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

Vitrectomy methods in anterior segment surgery.

H R Taylor, R G Michels, W J Stark

    Ophthalmic Surgery
    |October 1, 1979
    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

    Prevalence and associations of presenting near-vision impairment in the Australian National Eye Health Survey.

    Eye (London, England)·2018
    Same author

    Prevalence and causes of vision loss in Southeast Asia and Oceania: 1990-2010.

    The British journal of ophthalmology·2014
    Same author

    The roadmap to close the gap for vision--diabetes-related eye care in the Indigenous Australian population.

    Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association·2013
    Same author

    Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in Type 2 diabetes in developing and developed countries.

    Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association·2013
    Same author

    An emergent science on the brink of irrelevance: a review of the past 8 years of DNA barcoding.

    Molecular ecology resources·2012
    Same author

    Microbiological and clinical profiles of patients with microbial keratitis residing in nursing homes.

    The British journal of ophthalmology·2009

    Vitrectomy techniques effectively treated various anterior segment disorders, achieving 89% anatomical success and 60% vision improvement in 117 cases. This minimally invasive approach offers controlled excision for complex ocular conditions.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Techniques
    • Anterior Segment Surgery

    Background:

    • Anterior segment disorders present complex challenges in ophthalmology.
    • Traditional treatments may have limitations for certain conditions like vitreous complications or epithelial ingrowth.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of vitrectomy instrumentation and techniques for treating diverse anterior segment disorders.
    • To assess anatomical success and visual outcomes following vitrectomy in these cases.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized vitrectomy instrumentation and established surgical techniques.
    • Employed a closed-eye system ensuring optimal visualization and controlled intraocular pressure.
    • Incorporated techniques such as intraocular diathermy for precise tissue management.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • Successfully treated 117 cases involving conditions like occluded pupillary space, vitreous in the anterior chamber, epithelial ingrowth, complicated lens surgery, and total hyphema.
    • Achieved anatomical success in 104 cases (89%).
    • Observed significant postoperative vision improvement in 70 eyes (60%).

    Conclusions:

    • Vitrectomy surgery is a favorable and effective approach for managing a range of anterior segment disorders.
    • The technique allows for controlled excision of intraocular tissues with excellent visualization and favorable outcomes.
    • Vitrectomy offers a viable surgical option for improving both anatomical integrity and visual function in complex anterior segment pathologies.