A new lens for closed pars plana vitrectomy. 1979

F I Tolentino, and H M Freeman

A new prismatic type of lens enables a more peripheral view of the vitreous cavity. The surface in contact with the cornea is concave. The opposite surface is plano but inclined to produce a prismatic effect of 15 degrees or 25 degrees. A cannula attached to the lens provides corneal irrigation. Although this lens was originally designed for vitrectomy use, it is also useful for diagnostic biomicroscopy of the vitreous and fundus in the office.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007909 Lenses Pieces of glass or other transparent materials used for magnification or increased visual acuity.
D009885 Ophthalmology A surgical specialty concerned with the structure and function of the eye and the medical and surgical treatment of its defects and diseases. Ocular Surgery,Ocular Surgeries,Surgery, Ocular
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014822 Vitreous Body The transparent, semigelatinous substance that fills the cavity behind the CRYSTALLINE LENS of the EYE and in front of the RETINA. It is contained in a thin hyaloid membrane and forms about four fifths of the optic globe. Vitreous Humor,Bodies, Vitreous,Body, Vitreous,Humor, Vitreous,Humors, Vitreous,Vitreous Bodies,Vitreous Humors

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