Method for performing a vitrectomy on an eye

Details Method for performing a vitrectomy on an eye Method for performing a vitrectomy on an eye

1992-12-16

1994-04-19

Green, Randall L.

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604290, 604294, 128898, A61M 3100

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053041186

ABSTRACT:
A method for performing a vitrectomy on an eye is disclosed for removing the vitreous humor from the eye. The method comprises the first step of introducing plasmin into the vitreous humor in order to induce a posterior vitreous detachment. Thereafter, the vitreous is removed by conventional methods and replaced with a sterile saline solution.

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