Automated vitrector-assisted optical iridectomy: customized iridectomy.

Abstract

An automated vitrector was used to create an optical iridectomy in 15 eyes of 15 patients with leucomatous corneal opacities. The optical iridectomy was performed successfully through a standard 1.2 mm incision in all eyes. No intraoperative complications were observed, and there was no case of iatrogenic cataract formation. The median best corrected visual acuity improved from 1/60 (range light perception to 6/60) preoperatively to 6/24 (range 6/60 to 6/12) at the last follow-up (mean 28 days). An automated vitrector can be successfully used to create an optical iridectomy in eyes with leucomatous corneal opacities. This technique was safe and could be performed through a small surgical incision.

• Authors: Tushar Agarwal, Vishal Jhanji, Paromita Dutta, Radhika Tandon, Namrata Sharma, Jeewan S Titiyal, Rasik B Vajpayee
• Journal: Journal of cataract and refractive surgery (J Cataract Refract Surg) Vol. 33 Issue 6 Pg. 959-61 (Jun 2007) ISSN: 0886-3350 [Print] United States
• PMID: 17531686 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Corneal Opacity (complications, surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Iridectomy (methods)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Vision Disorders (rehabilitation)
• Visual Acuity