Nasolacrimal Stents: An Introductory Guide - University of Iowa
Jan 29, 2018 · Nasolacrimal stents are small diameter tubes placed within the nasolacrimal system to maintain patency. The first described stent was made of silver wire and used by …
EyeRounds.org: Retrobulbar Block, Peribulbar block and Common …
ADMINISTERING THE RETROBULBAR BLOCK Retrobulbar blocks are useful methods of achieving anesthesia for intraocular and orbital surgeries. Blocks are good alternatives to …
Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) - University of Iowa
May 21, 2015 · Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) PK is a full-thickness transplant procedure, in which a trephine of an appropriate diameter is used to make a full-thickness resection of the patient's …
EyeRounds.org: Oculoplastic Basic Tray - University of Iowa
Apr 24, 2007 · Introduction: Owing to the lack of a standard nomenclature across various manufacturers, description of surgical instrumentation remains nebulous among surgeons, …
An Introduction to Corneal Transplantation - University of Iowa
May 21, 2015 · The device is then sutured onto the recipient eye to replace a failed graft or the native cornea. Keratoprosthesis surgery is a procedure of last-resort, reserved for patients …
Keratoprosthesis - University of Iowa
Apr 8, 2016 · Keratoprosthesis Keratoprosthesis implantation is a procedure that involves full-thickness removal of the cornea and replacement by an artificial cornea. The Boston Type I …
Enucleation and Evisceration: What to Expect
Sep 17, 2018 · It is our hope that this guide will help patients and their families better understand the different procedures used to remove the eye, how to best prepare for the surgery, and …
Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)
Apr 13, 2016 · Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) DMEK is a partial-thickness cornea transplant procedure that involves selective removal of the patient's …
EyeRounds.org: Cataract Instrument Tray - University of Iowa
Typical Use (s): Holding conjunctiva without teeth for glaucoma surgery Forcep Thumb, Castroviejo .12 mm tissue (aka .12 forceps) catalog number: Storz E1796 Typical Use (s): …
Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) - University of Iowa
Mar 10, 2016 · Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) DALK is a partial-thickness cornea transplant procedure that involves selective transplantation of the corneal stroma, leaving the …