Cataract surgery by phacoemulsification with the Tilt and Tumble technique.

Abstract

Cataract surgery by phacoemulsification with the Tilt and Tumble technique is a technique not well known in veterinary medicine, but widely accepted and used in the field of human medicine, due to the learning curve and the advantages attributed to its use. The main objectives of this work were the description and study of the results of the Tilt and Tumble technique in cataract extraction surgery by phacoemulsification and its implementation in veterinary medicine. During the study we were able to observe and detail the advantages and disadvantages of the use of this technique. It was observed that the rupture of the posterior capsule of the crystalline lens and the exit of the vitreous, which are the most frequent complications in the other techniques, showed a much lower predisposition, mainly due to the extracapsular extraction of the cataract. In the same way, the incidence of postoperative complications was quite low. In addition to being an excellent option when the cataract extraction is of soft consistency, but not so suitable for mature or large cataracts.