Inexpensive device to reduce surgical light exposure.
An inexpensive device that reduces light exposure to the retina during intraocular surgery is described. This disposable cap, which shields out 75% of the light, is cut from brown, rubber, surgical gloves by a 9.0 mm corneal trephine. The rubber cap is readily available, easy to use, and an inexpensive solution for surgeons concerned about possible retinal phototoxicity from the operating microscope.
D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008027:Light / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012160:Retina / Q000528:radiation effects