Time for another CataractQuiz™: This patient had an intra-vireal injection which inadvertently punctured the lens capsule near the equator. Now the patient presents to you for cataract surgery. How will you proceed safely in this case? What can you do to prevent further iatrogenic damage? Think about it, make a comment below, and then watch the video.
A 30 G needle puncturing the posterior capsule shouldn’t amount to much but one must look for vitreous strands. The surgery can be performed in the routine way with little complication.