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Small-Incision new generation implantable miniature telescope surgical technique and patient outcomes
Mario R Romano1,2, Tania Sorrentino1, Davide Allegrini2
1Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milano, Italy.
Background:
Various ocular implants were suggested as a means of enhancing vision in patients with advanced age related macular degeneration. Recently, a new generation of implantable telescopes has been released. The purpose of this study is to report the surgical technique of implantation along with patient outcomes.
Methods:
This work focuses on the surgical technique. Crucial surgical steps are carefully reported along with discussion on main drawbacks and limitations.
Results:
This approach uses a preloaded delivery system with improved features and requires a smaller incision. First patient outcomes are also reported.
Conclusions:
Surgical steps to implant this preloaded intraocular telescope are easier than previous versions, however this remains a complex procedure. Initial patient functional outcomes look promising.
