Ciliary sulcus fixation of a dislocated posterior chamber intraocular lens using liquid perfluorophenanthrene.
A posterior chamber intraocular lens was transsclerally sutured to the ciliary sulcus with the aid of liquid perfluorophenanthrene (Vitreon). This vitreous substitute facilitates the procedure and reduces the possibility of damage to the retina.
Fanous
M M
MM
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida, College of Medicine, Gainesville 32610-0284.
Friedman
S M
SM
D000368:Aged; D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000601:surgery*; D005466:Fluorocarbons; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D012086:Reoperation; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy
D005466:Fluorocarbons; C047722:perfluorophenanthrene