A low-cost intraocular lens snare
- Author:
Dy Widmark A
;
Chuanico Rudolfo U
;
Eusebio Jr Jesus B
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Human;
Male;
Middle Aged;
SURGERY;
CANNULA
- From:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
2001;26(2):-
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Posterior dislocation of an intraocular lens into the vitreous cavity is uncommon but is a difficult problem to manage. Various techniques have been described but most of them entail the use of specially manufactured expensive instruments. The aim of this study, therefore, is to develop a low-cost surgical snare in retrieving a dislocated posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL). The snare consists of a 6.0 polypropylene suture threaded into a 21-gauge flute cannula. The loop of suture formed is used to secure the haptics of the lens. This is used after a pars plana vitrectomy to retrieve the dislocated PCIOL. The snare is easy to make with inexpensive disposable surgical materials. (Author)
