Advances in ophthalmic surgery

Abstract

Recent improvements in ocular surgical techniques have greatly reduced the incidence of complications. In cataract surgery, advances in techniques and equipment have led to a dramatic increase in the application of phacoemulsification with increased safety and efficiency. Viscoelastic agents have been developed synchronously with phacoemulsification techniques, playing an integral role in the success of this new technology. Vital dyes and surgical adjuvants have been reported effective in staining intraocular tissues to facilitate the identification and removal of these tissues during surgery. Because an otherwise highly challenging surgical step became relatively easy, the use of these materials was quickly and widely adopted. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the advancement in intraocular lenses and applicable surgical adjuvants and their proper use.