Vitreo-retinal diseases treatable by surgery
Conditions
Interventions
25-gauge, bevel tip, 10000 cut per minute vitrectomy probe
Sponsors
Peregrine Eye and Laser Institute
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients undergoing primary pars plana vitrectomy for retinal and vitreous disorders Clear cornea at least 8 mm Pupil diameter after dilation of at least 5 mm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Significant Corneal opacification Scleral disorders Deficient capsular stability and integrity Inability to complete a 3 month follow up visits External eye infection Severe dry eye Glaucoma or ocular hypertension Prior glaucoma surgery Prior vitrectomy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ability of a 25-gauge, 10,000 CPM, bevel tip cutter probe to complete the surgical objectives for eyes undergoing PPV | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presence of wound leak at end of surgery Pain assessment scores Postoperative intraocular pressures Core vitrectomy duration (from start of vitrectomy to shift to peripheral shaving setting) Frequency of need for adjunctive surgical instrumentation among eyes with proliferative retinopathy or proliferative diabetic retinopathy Adverse events (eg. retinal tear, retinal detachment) | — |
Countries
Asia(except Japan)
Contacts
Public ContactHarvey Uy
Peregrine Eye and Laser Institute Research Division
Outcome results
None listed