Staining of Lens Capsule with Trypan Blue for Capsulorrhexis in Eyes with White Cataract.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intracameral 0.1% Trypan blue dye for staining the anterior lens capsule during cataract surgery. Methods: 110 Patients who underwent Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) and phacoemulsification for intumescent, mature or hypermature cataract in the Department of Ophthalmology, Tripura Medical College during the period of June 2009 to July 2010 were included in the study. Results: Satisfactory staining of the anterior lens capsule was seen in all cases with no major complications. Conclusion: Direct intracameral injection of trypan blue dye is an effective method for staining the anterior lens capsule during cataract surgery.