Abstract
In an interventional case series, 11 aphakic eyes of 11 patients with previous vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade underwent passive silicone oil removal under topical anesthesia through a single clear cornea incision with use of a side irrigating phacoemulsification irrigation cannula without performing a sclerotomy. All procedures were simple, short and uncomplicated. The only observed complication was minimal localized corneal edema the day after the procedure, which resolved within 1-2 days. Use of a side irrigating cannula permits safe and simple removal of silicone oil under topical anesthesia through a single clear cornea incision without need for sclerotomy.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 113-115 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology