Automated vitrector-assisted optical iridectomy: customized iridectomy.
An automated vitrector was used to create an optical iridectomy in 15 eyes of 15 patients with leucomatous corneal opacities. The optical iridectomy was performed successfully through a standard 1.2 mm incision in all eyes. No intraoperative complications were observed, and there was no case of iatrogenic cataract formation. The median best corrected visual acuity improved from 1/60 (range light perception to 6/60) preoperatively to 6/24 (range 6/60 to 6/12) at the last follow-up (mean 28 days). An automated vitrector can be successfully used to create an optical iridectomy in eyes with leucomatous corneal opacities. This technique was safe and could be performed through a small surgical incision.
Agarwal
Tushar
T
Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India. drtushar@gmail.com
Jhanji
Vishal
V
Dutta
Paromita
P
Tandon
Radhika
R
Sharma
Namrata
N
Titiyal
Jeewan S
JS
Vajpayee
Rasik B
RB
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003318:Corneal Opacity / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D032801:Iridectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014792:Visual Acuity