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TECHNIQUE FOR REMOVAL OF A GANCICLOVIR IMPLANT DISLOCATED IN THE VITREOUS CAVITY
Tamara L Lenis1, Benjamin E Botsford1, Kyle D Kovacs1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York.
Purpose:
To report a technique to remove a dislocated ganciclovir implant in the vitreous cavity.
Methods:
Retrospective case series. Two patients with dislocated ganciclovir implants in the vitreous cavity.
Results:
A 6-mm pars plana incision was made; the soft tip was used to elevate the implant behind the intraocular lens and then 0.12-mm forceps were used to externalize the implant. The implant was successfully removed in both patients.
Conclusion:
Removal of a dislocated ganciclovir implant with its encasing strut can be effectively retrieved using a bimanual approach.
