Use of a calibrated force gauge in clear corneal cataract surgery to quantify point-pressure manipulation

201320 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Samuel Masket · Advanced Vision Institute

John Hovanesian · Harvard Eye Associates

Michael B. Raizman · Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

Abstract

Study 1 confirmed that 1.00 oz of force is a realistic approximation of the amount of force a patient's eye may experience during rubbing. After clear corneal cataract surgery, the application of 1.00 oz of force to the ocular surface for approximately 2 to 3 seconds may simulate the propensity for postoperative wound leak resulting from patient manipulation.

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Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Corneal surgery and disorders Ocular Infections and Treatments

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Volume 39, Issue 4, pp. 511-518

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2012.10.046

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Use of a calibrated force gauge in clear corneal cataract surgery to quantify point-pressure manipulation

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