Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis Performed With the VERUS Ophthalmic Caliper

J Refract Surg. 2016 Oct 1;32(10):654-658. doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20160609-02.

Abstract

Purpose: To compare size, circularity, and centration outcomes of continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) performed with or without assistance from the VERUS ophthalmic caliper (Mile High Ophthalmics, Denver, CO).

Methods: This was a multicenter retrospective consecutive case controlled series review.

Results: Data from 40 consecutive cases using the VERUS device for CCC were compared to 40 consecutive cases with standard manual CCC. VERUS-assisted CCC size, circularity, and centration were closer to target compared to that of manual only procedures (P < .05). The average time from initiation to completion of the capsulotomy was shorter with manual (40 ± 11 seconds) compared to VERUS-assisted (71 ± 13 seconds) cases (P < .0001).

Conclusions: The VERUS ophthalmic caliper is effective at improving size, circularity, and centration of the CCC in a time-efficient manner when compared to manual procedures performed without VERUS guidance. [J Refract Surg. 2016;32(10):654-658.].

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Capsule of the Lens / surgery*
  • Capsulorhexis / instrumentation*
  • Capsulorhexis / methods
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Cataract Extraction*
  • Humans
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Visual Acuity / physiology