Comparison between Limbal and Pars Plana Approaches Using Microincision Vitrectomy for Removal of Congenital Cataracts with Primary Intraocular Lens Implantation

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(a) Lensectomy was performed after a central anterior capsulotomy using a 23-gauge vitrectomy cutter via a pars plana incision, which was 2.5 mm posterior to the limbus. (b) Cross-sectional diagram shows the lensectomy procedure. (c) Anterior vitrectomy after a posterior capsulotomy of 4.5 mm diameter. (d) Cross-sectional diagram shows the anterior vitrectomy procedure. (e) Status at the end of surgery. Another 2.6 mm limbal incision was made for IOL implantation and was closed with 2 sutures at the end of the surgery. (f) Cross-sectional diagram shows the status at the end of surgery.

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