Sharp dissection of the Weiss ring to induce a posterior vitreous detachment.

Desai, U R; Bhatti, R A; Khan, K A; Rubowitz, A · Br J Ophthalmol · 2008

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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.

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