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Temporary iris fixation with a micro-iris retractor.

Abstract

We developed a new micro-iris retractor to achieve temporary intraoperative pupillary mydriasis in selected eyes undergoing pars plana vitreous surgery. The micro-iris retractor and its use were compared with previous methods for obtaining adequate intraoperative pupillary dilation.

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B W McCuen, D Hickingbotham, M Tsai, E de Juan. 1989. Temporary iris fixation with a micro-iris retractor.. https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1989.01070010947047

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