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  • Title: Cataract aspiration with the O'Gawa double-bore cannula.
    Author: Nisbet RM, Guyton JS.
    Journal: Ophthalmic Surg; 1977 Oct; 8(5):96-9. PubMed ID: 600484.
    Abstract:
    Sixty-eight soft cataracts were removed utilizing the O'Gawa double-bore aspirating-irrigating cannula. The postoperative visual acuity was found to be 20/100 or better in 83% and 20/40 or better in 59% of the 64 cases in which visual acuity was obtainable. In congenital cataracts, associated ocular defects such as strabismus or nystagmus reduced the visual prognosis. All cases of traumatic cataract had associated defects, usually a corneal laceration, however, visual improvement was noted in 81% of the cases. Significant postoperative corneal edema was not seen. Complications attributable to the operation included: rupture of the posterior capsule, insufficient removal of lens cortex, and pupullary block glaucoma. Discission of the posterior capsule was necessary in 26% of the eyes with an intact capsule. Retinal detachment followed the operation in three instances. The O'Gawa double-bore cannula is recommended for the removal of soft cataracts.
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