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THE INTRA OCULAR CUTTER
Author(s) -
CROCK GERARD W.,
PERICIC LJUBOMIR,
NEWMAN RICHARD G.,
KEIZER ANTHONY T. De
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
australian journal of opthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.3
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1442-9071
pISSN - 0310-1177
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.1982.tb00371.x
Subject(s) - vitrectomy , medicine , ophthalmology , surgery , visual acuity
Summary Inappropriate infusion, either suprachoroidal or subretinal massive intraocular haemorrhage and inadvertent tearing or nibbling ofthe retina, are problems which maybe inducediatrogenically during vitrectomy. Familiarity with the mechanical principles of each type of vitrectomy instrument will serve to minimise such hazards. This paper presents the special features of our newest generation Intra Ocular Cutter (I.O.C.) in its two modes: (1) the fully integrated, electronically controlled, automatic unit with surgical stand and tray; (2) the Standby I.O.C, which is battery operated with simple hand suction. Particular stress is laid on the economy of ocular perfusion which may be achieved with informed use of these instruments.