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Clinical evaluation of a 5/0-nylon hexagonal expansion ring

Poster Details

First Author: J.Febbraro FRANCE

Co Author(s):    S. Bhattacharjee   D. Gatinel   L. Salomon              

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To evaluate safety and efficacy of a 6.5-mm hexagonal expansion ring during cataract surgery.

Setting:

Rothschild Foundation, Paris, France

Methods:

Prospective series of 22 eyes operated by phacoemulsification. Preoperative iris dilation was <6 mm in all cases. Iris dilatation was measured intraoperatively before and after ring implantation. Iris integrity was also evaluated intraoperatively and 1 month after the surgery.

Results:

Mean intraoperative iris dilation was 5.6 +/- 0.2 mm after expansion ring placement. Iris integrity was respected in all cases during and after the surgery. No side effects were noted.

Conclusions:

The expansion ring used in this study appeared to be safe and effective to provide stable and sufficient dilation during cataract surgery. A larger series of patient is necessary to validate our preliminary clinical results.

Financial Disclosure:

... gains financially from product or procedure presented