Author/Authors :
Seider, Michael I Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC, USA , Nomides, Riikka E.K Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC, USA , Hahn, Paul Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC, USA , Mruthyunjaya, Prithvi Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC, USA , Mahmoud, Tamer H Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC, USA
Abstract :
Scleral buckling is a highly successful technique for the repair of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
that requires intra‑operative examination of the retina and treatment of retinal breaks via indirect
ophthalmoscopy. Data suggest that scleral buckling likely results in improved outcomes for many patients
but is declining in popularity, perhaps because of significant advances in vitrectomy instrumentation and
visualization systems. Emerging data suggest that chandelier‑assisted scleral buckling is safe and has many
potential advantages over traditional buckling techniques. By combining traditional scleral buckling with
contemporary vitreoretinal visualization techniques, chandelier‑assistance may increase the popularity of
scleral buckling to treat primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment for surgeons of the next generation,
maintaining buckling as an option for appropriate patients in the future.
Keywords :
Chandelier , Chandelier‑Assisted Scleral Buckle , Chandelier‑Buckle , Endoilluminator‑Assisted Scleral Buckle , Scleral Buckle , Scleral Buckling
