Bandage Lens Technique (BLT) for Corneal Clarity During Vitrectomy

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Jeffrey J. Tan, MD; Meena S. George, MD, PhD; Lisa C. Olmos de Koo, MD, MBA, present the bandage lens technique, a novel surgical approach to improve visualization and fluid stabilization for vitrectomy in penetrating globe trauma. This technique entails a sandwiching of Viscoat (Alcon), BSS, and a bandage contact lens.

Posted: 8/22/2016

Bandage Lens Technique (BLT) for Corneal Clarity During Vitrectomy

Jeffrey J. Tan, MD; Meena S. George, MD, PhD; Lisa C. Olmos de Koo, MD, MBA, present the bandage lens technique, a novel surgical approach to improve visualization and fluid stabilization for vitrectomy in penetrating globe trauma. This technique entails a sandwiching of Viscoat (Alcon), BSS, and a bandage contact lens.

Posted: 8/22/2016

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