Sharp dissection of the Weiss ring to induce a posterior vitreous detachment.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1136/bjo.2007.124651.
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Abstract
Removal of the posterior hyaloid is an important aspect of pars plana vitrectomy surgery in cases including but not limited to macular holes. A surgical technique is described in which the Weiss ring can be easily detached from the optic nerve with little to no trauma.
Medical subject headings
- Vitrectomy