A guarded light pipe for direct visualization during primary scleral buckling on the Ngenuity platform.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Visualization during scleral buckling is traditionally achieved via indirect ophthalmoscopy. Recent advances have utilized the surgical microscope and a 25 gauge cannula-based endoillumination system, also known as a Chandelier lighting system. This report details an improved approach using a guarded 25 or 27 gauge light pipe and the Ngenuity digital three dimensional platform.

Methods

A standard Alcon light pipe is modified with a silicone guard to expose only 5 mm of the tip of the light pipe. The guard is created from the silicone that is already opened to secure the ends of the encircling band most often employed sleeve (e.g. 70, 270). This guarded light pipe is then inserted into the cannula as an alternative to a Chandelier lighting system.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Agranat JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7501609 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature