he objective of this chapter is to present a filtration procedure capable of achieving pressure stability without the need for medication or daily monitoring, while minimizing the incidence of complications…
he Fugo blade is a novel electrosurgical device that was designed for ophthalmologic use. Its principles of operation are based on the applied photon bath theory of plasma ablation. Using…
on Hippel–Lindau disease (VHL) is a genetic condition that involves the growth of angiomas in highly vascular areas of body, including the retina. Although the angioma from VHL can grow…
hallmark of modern cataract surgery is excellent visualization with a modern coaxial operating microscope. As with any biologic phenomenon, dilation of the pupil can be quantitated by placing it on…
he story of neovascular glaucoma never ends. The treatment—both medical and surgical—is difficult and failures are common. Lifelong follow-up and appropriate management are required. The Fugo blade, with its unique…
lindness due to corneal disease is usually difficult or impossible to treat. Results of penetrating keratoplasty may be acceptable for classical indications, but in complicated situations such as profusely vascularized…
description of conjunctival lymphatics is important for this book, as some Fugo blade techniques for glaucoma are designed to minimize trauma to the lymphatics. The lymphatics are certainly present under…
hat follows is a description of the surgical management of a case of hemophthalmos using the Fugo blade in surgical procedures that were unimaginable only a few years ago. The…
urgical management of thick iridocapsular membranes is difficult. At times, these membranes may be so tough that it becomes difficult if not impossible to cut them with a capsulotomy needle,…
case of a metal foreign body impacted in the retina and encysted in thick fibrous tissue is described below. CASE STUDY The patient had been injured 8 years previously while…
