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

Intraocular foreign-body hazard during vitrectomy

J A Bovino, D F Marcus

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |March 1, 1982
    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

    Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive in the management of recurrent retinal detachment caused by macular hole.

    American journal of ophthalmology·1990
    Same author

    Intraocular diathermy for pupilloplasty during vitreous surgery.

    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)·1988
    Same author

    Optic disk neovascularization and rubeosis iridis after surgical resection of the optic nerve.

    American journal of ophthalmology·1988
    Same author

    Fluorescein angiography in massive retinal gliosis.

    American journal of ophthalmology·1987
    Same author

    Retinal detachment following endophthalmitis.

    Ophthalmology·1985
    Same author

    Optic disk findings in hypervitaminosis A.

    Annals of ophthalmology·1985
    Same journal

    Corneal sensitivity changes and nerve plexus abnormalities in noninfectious anterior uveitis.

    American journal of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Role of Menopausal Hormone Therapy on Strabismus, Strabismus Surgery, and Reoperation Rates.

    American journal of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Forging Ahead: The Need for Improved Representation in Academic Ophthalmology.

    American journal of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Clinical Utility of Ultra-Widefield Swept-Source OCT for Intraocular Tumors: Comparison With Ultrasonography, SD-OCT, and MRI.

    American journal of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Therapeutic Advances in Corneal Scar management: Topical Treatments, Mesenchymal Cell Therapy and Stromal Transplantation.

    American journal of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Increased Risk for Ocular Surface Neoplasia in Recipients of Solid Organ Transplant.

    American journal of ophthalmology·2026
    See all related articles

    During vitreous surgery, forceps can fragment the silicone bar for scleral plug storage. Careful inspection of the scleral plug is crucial to prevent intraocular foreign body complications.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Materials Science

    Background:

    • Vitreous surgery involves delicate intraocular procedures.
    • Scleral plugs are used for managing ocular conditions, requiring specific storage solutions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a novel complication associated with scleral plug storage during vitreous surgery.
    • To highlight the risk of intraocular foreign body introduction.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of two cases undergoing vitreous surgery.
    • Analysis of surgical technique and instrumentation related to scleral plug handling.

    Main Results:

    • Two instances of forceps-induced fragmentation of the silicone storage bar for scleral plugs were identified.
    • The fragmented silicone material adhered to the scleral plug in both cases, posing a foreign body risk.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Conclusions:

    • The silicone bar used for scleral plug storage is susceptible to fragmentation by surgical forceps.
    • Thorough pre-insertion inspection of the scleral plug and its storage components is essential to mitigate intraocular foreign body hazards.