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. 1976 Fall;7(3):96-7.

Wide-angle cutter vitrophage

G A Peyman
  • PMID: 980384

Wide-angle cutter vitrophage

G A Peyman. Ophthalmic Surg. 1976 Fall.

Abstract

A wide-angle cutter vitrophage facilitates removal of semi-solid or thick retropupillary membranes. The cutting orifice permits engagement of inflexible material which is then cut and removed via the instrument. The wide-angle cutter has successfully removed thick secondary membranes and expedites pars plana removal of cataracts with 2+ nuclear sclerosis.

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