Combined phacoemulsification, foldable intraocular lens implantation, and 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy.
We describe a technique for combined cataract and vitreoretinal surgery using a 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy system. This technique was successfully performed in 20 consecutive cases. Outcomes were assessed in terms of visual acuity, intraocular pressure, postoperative refractive error, and incidence of complications. The technical feasibility, rationale, and advantages and disadvantages of this technique are discussed.
Hwang
Jong-uk
JU
From the Department of Ophthalmology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Yoon
Young Hee
YH
Kim
Deok-Soo
DS
Kim
June-Gone
JG
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000379:methods*