visceration is the removal of the contents of the globe while leaving the sclera and extra-ocular muscles intact. Evisceration is usually indicated in endophthalmitis that does not respond to medication…

raditionally, a manual iridectomy could be done only after making a suitable incision, inserting a forceps, holding and pulling the iris out of the incision line, and cutting it with…

oon after I entered the field of phaco-emulsification, I began hearing about the problems surgeons had managing a difficult type of cataract called “posterior polar cataract,” which consisted of typical…

ecause the tenon capsule is a reactive tissue and contributes to filtration failure as a result of the formation of scarring, tenon cysts, or both, it is logical to avoid…

n this chapter we share the experiences that drew us to harnessing plasma energy in the program that we refer to as “Fugo blade technology.” Much of what has come…

he anterior portion of the eyelid contains the lashes embedded in hair follicles. In some instances, a lash can point toward the eye. This condition is called “trichiasis.” Trichiasis without…

bstruction of the nasolacrimal duct results in disrupted outflow of tears, a condition commonly known as “epiphora.” Epiphora remains one of the most bothersome complications of lacrimal system obstruction and…

trabismus is a very common condition that often needs surgical treatment to make the eyes orthophoric, prevent amblyopia, and promote binocularity and stereopsis. In this surgery, the various rectus muscles…

arcinoma in situ represents the malignant end of the spectrum of conjunctival dysplasias. The lesion may undergo spontaneous regression. It may start anywhere in the conjunctiva and cornea, but often…

ysticercus cellulosae, the larval form of the pork tapeworm Taenia solium, is the causative organism of cysticercosis. Humans are the intermediate hosts in this organism’s life cycle. Cysticercus cellulosae may…