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| performed so the surgeon can see whether a retinal tear or detachment occurred. |
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| instrument that cuts and aspirates the vitreous. |
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| mixed with sterile air to remain in eye for periods of time until eyes own natural fluid replaces it. |
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| used to flatten a detached retina and keep it attached while healing occurs or to close macular holes |
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| sometimes used instead of gas to keep retina attached postoperativly. remains in eye until removed. |
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| intraocular gas pros vs cons |
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pros: do not require a second surgical procedure
cons: patients have to keep head in same position to prevent air from moving, possible progression of cataracts, possible elevate IOP |
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| silicone oil pros vs cons |
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pros: patients do not have to hold head in certain position because it is less likely to move
cons: require second surgery to remove oil, possible cataracts, could cause glaucoma, and damage to the cornea |
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| Low-current cautery for use inside or outside of eye |
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| Uses lasers to treat intraocular structures, often used to treat retinal tears |
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| Why is a lensectomy sometimes performed during a vitrectomy? |
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| Performed when there is a cataract which prevents the surgeon from adequately viewing internal structures |
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| What is the cyrstalline lens replaced with? |
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| Replaced with a clear lens implant during the same procedure or an additional one. |
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| What is a lensectomy performed using? |
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| High-frequency ultrasound |
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| Why is mydricaine No. 2 injected at the beginning of the procedure? |
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| what classification is the procedure? |
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| Why are 3 sclerotomys made? |
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1. For the infusion cannula
2. For the endoilluminator
3. For the ocutome probe or other instruments |
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