title: Implantation of the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis in an Eye With Short Axial Length.
abstract: The authors describe the implantation of the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System (Argus II) (Second Sight Medical Products, Sylmar, CA) into a short axial length (AL) eye. The authors' main modification is the use of endocyclophotocoagulation (endo-CPC) to the ciliary processes in the area that the cable enters through the sclerotomy. This case describes the surgical technique necessary for successful implantation of the Argus II into a short AL eye. The use of endo-PC prevents chafing to the ciliary processes, does not affect postoperative intraocular pressure, and facilitates direct visualization of the structures during the surgery, preventing damage during implantation.
authors.forename: Sandra R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Montezuma
authors.forename: Peter H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.forename: Frederik J G M
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: van Kuijk
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Drayna
authors.forename: Dara D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Koozekanani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D058452:Axial Length, Eye / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D012174:Retinitis Pigmentosa / Q000601:surgery*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D057488:Visual Prosthesis