A Vacuum Apparatus for Cataract Extraction. Record of Failure
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was selected, and after incision and iridectomy, the cup was carefully adjusted to the anterior capsule, and suction applied with the full power of the instrument. On attempting to make slight movement to break down the. zonule, the cup immediately lost its grip. A , second attempt was made with the same result, and it was obvious that the strength of the vacuum was not sufficient for the purpose. The case was a suitable one for the experiment as both lenses were immediately afterwards removed with the greatest ease by expression with the strabismus hook.
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