Recent Advances in Vitreoretinal Surgery.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- McClintock, Michael; Rezaei, Kourous
- Source
- Review of Ophthalmology. Jan2015, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p49-73. 3p.
- Subject
- *MEDICAL innovations
*VITRECTOMY
*OPHTHALMIC surgery complications
*OPHTHALMIC surgery
*PREOPERATIVE risk factors
*OPERATIVE surgery
*EQUIPMENT & supplies
- Language
- ISSN
- 1081-0226
The article focuses on the advancements in instrumentation and technologies in vitrectomy, that have resulted in reduced surgical risks and improved visual outcomes. Topics discussed include redesigning and addition of valves in trocar or cannula system, improved cutter design and speed for surgical utility and improvement in visualization during vitrectomy through non-contact wide-angle viewing systems and lumen light sources.