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Removal of Silicone Oil from an IOL using the “Hydraulic Squeegee”

Christopher Riemann MD

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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.

Posted: 9/08/2009

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Removal of Silicone Oil from an IOL using the “Hydraulic Squeegee”

Christopher Riemann MD

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.

Posted: 9/08/2009

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Mark Donaldson

9 years ago

Great video. Thanks!

Alberto Martinez

15 years ago

Great technique!. Will try it. Can you give me the specs of the goretex suture?. Thank you

ashvin bafna

16 years ago

use a soft rip cannula for same result

Tarek Persaud

17 years ago

very nice. will try this. thanks for posting.

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