Advancements of vitreoretinal surgical machines. Issue 3 (May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lin, Xihui; Apple, Daniel; Hu, Jonathan; Tewari, Asheesh
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in ophthalmology. Volume 28:Issue 3(2017:May)
• Publication Date: 2017-05
• Subjects: vitrectomy machines -- vitrectors -- vitreoretinal surgery; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases -- Indexes; Eye Diseases -- Periodicals; Review Literature -- Indexes; Review Literature -- Periodicals; Vision Disorders -- Indexes; Vision Disorders -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000369
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-8738

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: This article reviews current advancements in vitreoretinal surgical machines. Recent findings: The most recent advancement in vitreoretinal surgical machines include 27-gauge vitrectomy probes, new cutter designs, higher cut rate, improved intraocular pressure control, new endoillumination technologies, and combined anterior/posterior segment capabilities. Summary: With recent advancements in vitreoretinal surgical machines, surgical incisions have become less traumatic and fluidics control has led to a more controlled posterior segment vitrectomy.