title: Conjunctival sweeping with a squint hook to reduce chemosis.
abstract: We describe a simple technique for reducing surgical chemosis. The conjunctival sweeping technique uses a squint hook and tissue scissors and can be used effectively by surgeons at all levels of experience.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors: Sidath E
authors: SE
authors: Liyanage
authors: Romesh I
authors: RI
authors: Angunawela
authors: Brian C
authors: BC
authors: Little
mesh_terms: D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D018918:Phacoemulsification