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Novel Microforceps Technique Developed for Endothelial Surgical Procedures
J Christian Berry1, Lee E Moore, Kamran M Riaz
1Department of Ophthalmology, Dean McGee Eye Institute/University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK.
Purpose:
To develop a more efficient and less traumatic method of Descemet membrane removal in endothelial surgery.
Methods:
A novel, vertically oriented, reverse-grasping microforceps (named the Rabiyah Descemet Membrane Removal Microforceps) were created to facilitate grasping and extraction of a host Descemet membrane.
Results:
This new instrument has been used successfully and safely in more than 85 endothelial keratoplasty cases among 4 surgeons.
Conclusions:
The Rabiyah Descemet Membrane Removal Microforceps provides surgeons with a safe and an efficient option to remove Descemet membrane in endothelial surgical procedures.
