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Outcomes of first 50 cases using a new pupil expander

Authors :
Shira Sheen-Ophir
Ehud I Assia
John Wong
Source :
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 47:1122-1126
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2021.

Abstract

Purpose To describe the initial experience with the Assia Pupil Expander 200 (APX-200, APX Ophthalmology) in eyes that underwent phacoemulsification or intraocular lens repositioning surgery that required mechanical pupil expansion. Setting Department of Ophthalmology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar-Saba, and Ein-Tal Eye Center, Tel Aviv, Israel. Design Retrospective case series. Methods The APX-200 is a single-use device, intended for mechanical expansion of the pupil during intraocular surgery. Two devices are inserted through 2 opposite 19-gauge incisions using designated forceps. The surgical course and early postoperative follow-up was recorded in 50 eyes. Results The study included 50 consecutive eyes, with mean preoperative pupil diameter was 3.7 mm. The APX effectively dilated the pupils in all cases. No complication related to the use of the APX such as hyphema, iridodialysis, or Descemet membrane detachment were noted in this series. A central and round pupil was restored in all eyes at 1-month postoperatively, with 14 eyes (28%) having mild sphincter tears. Pupilloplasty was not required in any of the cases. Conclusions The APX-200 was an effective and safe device for pupil expansion during intraocular surgery.

Details

ISSN :
18734502 and 08863350
Volume :
47
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....730815f122f4ef04dc7316e86ba4e032
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000608