title: Mechanical problems associated with the cutting of vitreous.
abstract: The properties of the vitreous are considered from the standpoint of the physicist and engineer and the difficulties of its cutting and manipulation considered. The principles underlying existing instruments for use in the vitreous cavity are examined and a series of new instruments is described and illustrated.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery*