DR JYOTI’S BANDAGE TECHNIQUE FOR CAPSULORHEXIS IN MATURE AND HYPERMATURE CATARACT DURING PHACOEMULSIFICATION

*Dr. Jyoti Kandagadla and Dr. Ratan Kumar Kuchimanchi

ABSTRACT

We describe a novel technique known as “Dr Jyoti’s Bandage Technique” for capsulorhexis in mature and hypermature cataract during phacoemulsification. The technique is simple and easy to learn and highly effective in preventing the very well known and dreaded complication of sudden capsular tear also known as ARGENTINIAN FLAG SIGN. This technique is highly effective in preventing theanterior capsular tear due to sudden capsular tear and thereby ensuring good surgical outcome whatever be the grade of cataract.

Keywords: Dr Jyoti’s Bandage technique, Hypermature cataract, increased intralenticular pressure.