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Title

Dealing with difficult cases of cataract with the help of a lasso

Purpose	-
Methods	I present my first experiences with a novel and innovative technic for dealing with hard cataracts. The cataract is cut and thus divided by a wire made of metal (ELF /Diamantrix or Myloop/Zeiss) . This minimalises the energy for removing the cataract which is very helpfull in cases of hard (brunescent) cataract but also when the cornea is fragile ( low cell count,guttata,Fuch’s) . The simplicity of this device is a big advantage compared to sophisticated alternatives as femtosecond lasers.
Results	I didn’t encounter serious complications using these devices and found it a safe and efficient way for handling difficult cases of cataract surgery.
Conclusion	By using this device there is nearly no need anymore for conversion to ECCE a technic which becomes increasingly unfamiliar to the new generation of eye surgeons. I believe that this valuable tool has the potential for becoming a standard instrument which will rapidly find a place in the surgical tray of the cataractsurgeon.
Conflict of interest	No

Authors 1

Last name	KESTELOOT
Initials	F
City	HARELBEKE