Capsulotomy Instruments
RF capsulotomy, an elegant alternative to capsulorhexis for difficult cases, has proven itself in hundreds of thousands of cases since 1991. The capsule bag is opened with RF current. For this purpose the front chamber is filled with a viscoelastical medium and the capsulotomy tip is guided along the intended opening of the capsule while delivering diathermic energy. No tearing with the forceps or needle is needed. A smooth gliding without pressure is sufficient. The application can also be used underneath the iris, i.e. without direct sight. Indications include the following:
- No red reflex
- Hypermature cataract
- Traumatic cataract
- Intumescent cataract
- Juvenile cataract
- Posterior capsulotomy
- Narrow pupil
- Correction of uncontrollable rhexis
In principle, RF capsulotomy is an easy alternative to the capsule staining. Capsule staining only improves visibility; RF capsulotomy, however, opens the capsule safely even where there is bad visibility.
| Diathermy Handpiece for Capsulotomy | |
| Capsulotomy Tip |
Overview of Instruments