title: Surgical placement of an optical prosthetic device for end-stage macular degeneration: the implantable miniature telescope.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe the surgical procedure for placement of an implantable telescope prosthesis for end-stage age-related macular degeneration.
  
  
  METHODS
  As part of a phase 2/3 clinical trial for patients with bilateral, irreversible age-related macular degeneration, the optimal procedure for monocular placement of the telescope prosthesis was determined.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Because of the unique configuration of the telescope prosthesis, proper wound construction, anterior chamber management, and device insertion after phacoemulsification are critical for successful surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A unique surgical technique ensures appropriate placement of the telescope prosthesis, while reducing surgical trauma to the corneal endothelium.
authors: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles St, Ste 808, Boston, MA 02114, USA. kacolby@meei.harvard.edu
authors: Kathryn A
authors: KA
authors: Colby
authors: David F
authors: DF
authors: Chang
authors: R Doyle
authors: RD
authors: Stulting
authors: Stephen S
authors: SS
authors: Lane
mesh_terms: D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008904:Miniaturization; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D011788:Quality of Life; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014792:Visual Acuity