title: Temporary iris fixation with a micro-iris retractor.
abstract: We developed a new micro-iris retractor to achieve temporary intraoperative pupillary mydriasis in selected eyes undergoing pars plana vitreous surgery. The micro-iris retractor and its use were compared with previous methods for obtaining adequate intraoperative pupillary dilation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC 27710.
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: McCuen
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hickingbotham
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tsai
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: de Juan
mesh_terms: D004106:Dilatation; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D007498:Iris; D011680:Pupil; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods