Endoscope an essential instrument for every retina surgeon

Optimal visualization of the posterior segment is essential in all forms of retinal and vitreous surgical procedures. It becomes even more important when media opacities degrade the view of the retina and vitreous due to corneal scarring, altered anterior segment with significant scarring, lenticular clouding due to dense cataracts, or the presence of blood from hyphema or vitreous hemorrhage. In these and other situations, the use of an endoscope provides a view of the posterior segment to allow surgical evaluations and procedures to be performed despite these media opacities. Additionally, (Read more...)

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