PURPOSE: To evaluate the intraoperative difficulties and long-term outcome of
phacoemulsification through a small pupil using minimal iris manipulation. SETTINGS …

Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the results of phacoemulsification through a
small pupil using minimal iris manipulation versus phacoemulsification through a well …

PURPOSE: To compare 4 methods for intraoperative pupil dilatation in eyes with
pseudoexfoliation syndrome and insufficient pupil size during phacoemulsification. DESIGN …

Tilting the viewing angle of the operating microscope during phacoemulsification provides
the surgeon a better view of the cataractous lens. This technique, combined with continuous …

A small pupil is an added risk with any technique for cataract extraction. A prospective study
involving 1880 consecutive cataract procedures performed by one surgeon between …

Purpose: To evaluate the benefits of using the Perfect Pupil expansion device (Becton
Dickinson Ophthalmic Surgical) for cataract surgery. Setting: Eye Laser Center, Tucson …

Adequate transpupillary access to the lens is essential to the success of phaco procedures,
especially in cases with zonular weakness and capsular inadequacy. When patients do not …

I present an atraumatic technique for small pupil phacoemulsification using topical
anesthesia. Fifty consecutive small pupil phacoemulsification cases were performed with …

A surgical method for managing poorly dilating pupils preoperatively is presented. A fine
polypropylene suture is preplaced through the inferior iris sphincter prior to an inferior radial …

This paper presents the review of historical aspects and the current state-of-the-art in various
pupil dilatation methods to be used in cataract surgery. The surgical algorithm in managing …