Vitrectorhexis versus forceps capsulorhexis for anterior and posterior capsulotomy in congenital cataract surgery.

PURPOSE: To compare the results of anterior and posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis created using forceps with those created using vitrector in eyes suffering from congenital cataract.

METHODS

Twenty-eight eyes with congenital cataract were included in the study. The anterior and posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexes were created using microforceps in 17 eyes or through a vitrector in 11 eyes.

RESULTS

Corneal edema (P = .56) and anterior chamber flare (P = 1.0) were comparable in both groups. In addition, the time for optical axis clarity was also similar between the groups (P = .98).

CONCLUSION

The current results suggest that the use of both techniques appears to be equally safe and effective for the achievement of anterior and posterior capsulorhexis.