Case Report

Indirect Intraoperative Visualization of the Posterior Sclera

John Chopin Hwang, MD, MBA; Anne Sarah Steiner, MD

  • Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging
  • DOI: 10.3928/15428877-20100210-83
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Abstract

Adequate exposure of the sclera during posterior ruptured globe repair remains challenging because the globe traction required for direct visualization of the posterior laceration may result in expulsion of intraocular contents through the scleral wound. The authors describe a new technique for indirect visualization of the posterior sclera that allows for meticulous exploration and repair of posterior globe lacerations, while minimizing the need for globe traction and risk of intraocular content loss.

AUTHORS

From the University of Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Trauma Service, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York.

The authors have no financial or proprietary interest in the materials presented herein.

Address correspondence to John C. Hwang, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University Medical Center, 635 West 165th Street, Box 100, New York, NY 10032.

doi: 10.3928/15428877-20100210-83

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