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1Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Asklepios Klinik Nord - Heidberg, Tangstedter Landstr. 400, 22417, Hamburg, Deutschland. c.rose@asklepios.com.
Objective Of Surgery:
A CyPass®-microstent (Alcon, Fort Worth, TX, USA) extending too far into the anterior chamber should be trimmed as close as possible to the scleral spur to avoid progression of endothelial cell reduction.
Indications:
After CyPass implantation, if there is a significant loss of corneal endothelial cells due to the Cypass microstent extending too far into the anterior chamber, trimming or removal of the CyPass stent is necessary.
Contraindications:
There are no contraindications.
Surgical Technique:
As shown in our video, which is available online, a special cutter (19 Gauge Ahmed Micro Stent Cutter, MicroSurgical Technology Inc, Redmond, WA, USA) is inserted into the anterior chamber via a 1.5-mm wide corneal paracentesis made directly opposite to the CyPass stent. It is then possible to trim the anterior part of the stent. The severed fragment is removed using the head of the forceps. Finally, the previously inserted viscoelastic agent can be aspirated and the paracentesis can be hydrated.
Postoperative Treatment:
After the surgery vision testing as well as control of intraocular pressure and location of the stent are carried out. Antibiotic eye drops and ointment are postoperatively applied.
Evidence:
There is still no standardized protocol for the procedure to trim the CyPass stent. Performing the trimming in our clinic using the procedure described here has so far not led to any complications. Long-term data about the development of the endothelial cell measurement after CyPass trimming are not yet available.
