Retinectomy under air minimizes retinal movement during surgery

Steven T. Charles
NEW ORLEANS — The reattachment sequence when performing retinectomy should not be done under balanced salt solution but rather under air, according to Steven T. Charles, MD.
“I don’t ever do this under infusion fluid, under [balanced salt solution], and I think it’s a mistake to do that,” he said.
Charles reviewed his preferences for when and how to perform retinectomy at Retina Subspecialty Day preceding the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
When oil is in the eye, Charles said he reoperates under oil.
“In that case I don’t

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