Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
As an increasing number of vitreoretinal surgeons are implanting retinal prosthesis devices, the need to share surgical techniques to ease implantation in challenging scenarios grows. The authors share a technique to aide in overcoming a challenge associated with uveal prolapse in a patient undergoing Argus II retinal prosthesis (Second Sight Medical Products, Sylmar, CA) implantation.
PATIENTS AND METHODS:
A surgical technique is discussed and demonstrated using a video (Video available at www.healio.com/OSLIRetina).
RESULTS:
A Sheets glide-assisted technique was used to successfully place the electrode array in the vitreous cavity.
CONCLUSION:
The Sheets glide may be a useful tool in aiding the retinal surgeon to successfully and easily place the electrode array of the Argus II retinal prosthesis.
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