Combined phacoemulsification and transpupillary removal of heavy silicone oil.
We describe a technique for heavy silicone oil removal combined with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens insertion without scleral incisions or sutures using a modified 16-gauge cannula. The technique is less invasive than other techniques for removing silicone oil and does not interfere with the uveal tract or the peripheral retina.
Clark
Christopher
C
Sunderland Eye Infirmary, Sunderland, United Kingdom. christopher.j.clark@mac.com
Habib
Maged S
MS
Steel
David H
DH
D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods*; D011680:Pupil; D012167:Retinal Perforations / Q000601:surgery; D012827:Silicone Oils; D014792:Visual Acuity
D012827:Silicone Oils; C515608:densiron