Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Cornea sparing by endoscopically guided vitreoretinal surgery.

J Ben-nun1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Assaff Harofe Medical Center, Tzriffin, Israel.

Ophthalmology
|July 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

In search of better control for diabetes.

Medical hypotheses·2002
Same author

Capillary blood flow in acute branch retinal vein occlusion.

Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)·2001
Same author

Photorefractive keratectomy and laser in situ keratomileusis: a word from the devil's advocate.

Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)·2000
Same author

Fluocinolone acetonide sustained drug delivery device to treat severe uveitis.

Ophthalmology·2000
Same author

The effects of induced acute hyperglycemia in the cat on the retinal capillary blood flow.

Ophthalmic research·2000
Same author

Comparative flow velocity of erythrocytes and leukocytes in feline retinal capillaries.

Investigative ophthalmology & visual science·1996

Endoscopic vitreous surgery effectively treated severe corneal edema and vitreoretinal issues, improving vision without needing corneal transplants. This approach aids corneal recovery by minimizing endothelial damage.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Retinal Surgery

Background:

  • Acute severe corneal edema presents challenges for diagnosing and treating coexisting vitreoretinal complications.
  • Traditional management may require corneal transplantation (keratoplasty) or prosthetic corneas (keratoprosthesis).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic vitreous surgery in eyes with acute severe corneal edema and vitreoretinal complications.
  • To determine if this technique can avoid the need for keratoprosthesis or keratoplasty.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case series of seven patients with unilateral acute severe corneal edema and vitreoretinal complications.
  • Endoscopic vitreous surgery was performed, followed by topical steroid treatment for corneal edema resolution.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Corneal edema resolved in an average of 9 weeks.
  • Final visual acuity improved to 6/30 or better in all eyes, with an average follow-up of 14 months.
  • Preoperative visual acuity ranged from 6/90 to hand motion.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic vitreous surgery is a viable alternative to keratoprosthesis and keratoplasty for managing vitreoretinal issues in eyes with severe corneal edema.
  • This surgical approach may promote corneal recovery by preserving the corneal endothelium.