Removal of Silicone Oil from an IOL using the “Hydraulic Squeegee”
Silicone oil adherence to the surface of an IOL made of silicone can obstruct visualization. Christopher Riemann, MD, describes his "hydraulic squeegee" technique for oil removal using a bent cannula to create a jet stream of BSS to dislodge the viscid silcone oil from the posterior side of the IOL.
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Comments (4)
Great technique!. Will try it. Can you give me the specs of the goretex suture?. Thank you
Dear Dr. Riemann
use a soft rip cannula for same result
very nice. will try this. thanks for posting.