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capsulorrhexis |
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capsulorrhexis /cap·su·lor·rhex·is/ (kap″su-lo-rek´sis) the making of a continuous circular tear in the anterior capsule during cataract surgery in order to allow expression or phacoemulsification of the nucleus of the lens. capsulorrhexis [kap′səlôrek′sis] a surgical technique in which a continuous circular tear in the anterior capsule is made in the crystalline lens to allow phacoemulsification of the lens nucleus during cataract surgery. capsulorrhexis removal of the lens capsule. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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