Decoding fluid droplet generation during phacoemulsification and pars plana procedures in the COVID-19 era-An experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate fluid droplet spray generation during phacoemulsification (PE), pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), and fragmatome lensectomy (FL) and assess factors affecting these.

Methods

This is an experimental study. PE through 2.2 and 2.8 mm incisions was performed in six goat eyes and four simulator eyes using both continuous and interrupted ultrasound (U/S). PPV and FL were performed in three goat eyes. Generation of visible fluid droplet spray was analyzed from video recordings through the microscope camera and an external digital camera. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) was applied over the incision site during PE and FL.

Results

When PE was performed through both incision sizes, there was no visible fluid droplet spray if the ph

SUBMITTER: Srivastava S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7727940 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature