Capsulorhexis in White Cataract Using a Green-Light Endoillumination Probe

The authors describe a technique for performing a safe and controlled continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) in white cataracts using the contrast-enhancing effect of green light from an endoillumination probe. After attaching a green filter to the endoillumination unit of the vitrectomy set, a CCC was performed under the green light of the endoillumination probe, which was placed on the periphery of the cornea in a manner that followed the tearing edge of the capsulorhexis. This technique may be an alternative to capsular dyes in performing a safe and controlled CCC in white cataracts. [<CITE>Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging</CITE> 2007;38:520-522.] AUTHORS From the Department of Ophthalmology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. Accepted for publication July 31, 2007. Address correspondence to Tugrul Akin, MD, GATA Haydarpasa Egitim Hastanesi, Goz Hastaliklari Servisi, Tibbiye Caddesi, Uskudar, 34668, Istanbul, Turkey.