Retinal Physician; June 1, 2019

Visualization with an endoscope and a wide-angle system is a clear advantage.

Endophthalmitis is a devastating potential consequence of any ocular surgery or trauma. Although it is a rare complication after cataract surgery, endophthalmitis can lead to serious complications, Read more...

Rupan Trikha, M.D.

Modern Retina; Dec 08, 2017

While use of the endoscope is widespread, there are still surgeons who feel the microscope is sufficient. However, the increased visualization that the endoscope provides is an invaluable tool that can significantly improve outcomes in a variety of cases, particularly retinal surgeries. Read more...

Martin Uram, MD, MPH

Retinal Physician; June 2017

Endoscopic vitrectomy provides direct visualization of the posterior segment with a directional camera, allowing surgeons to bypass compromised anterior segments, opacified corneas, and media opacities.

Retina Today; Nov/Dec 2016

Despite a steep learning curve, this instrument can make a big difference. Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) can be found in as many as 40% of penetrating or open globe injuries.1 Penetrating eye injuries can cause permanent loss of vision, corneal ulcers, infection, and sympathetic...

Ocular Surgery News; June 2016

Cases can benefit from improved visibility with the use of the endoscope. Optimal visualization of the posterior segment is essential in all forms of retinal and vitreous surgical procedures.

Rupan Trikha, M.D.

Retina Today; Sept 2015

The endoscope is helpful for examining areas or anatomy of the eye that would otherwise be difficult to view. Compared with traditional surgical views, endoscopy allows surgeons to visualize tissues, anatomy, and pathology that might be indiscernible with traditional surgical views.

Jeffrey Heier, M.D.

Int J Retin Vitr  2019, 5:15

Purpose: To analyze endoscopic vitreoretinal surgery principles, applications, challenges and potential technological advances.

Conclusion: Microendoscopy is a robust platform for vitreoretinal surgery. Continuing clinical and technological innovation will help integrate it into the modern ophthalmic operating room of interconnected surgical microscopy,

microendoscopy, vitrectomy machine and heads-up display instrumentation.

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology 2014, 25:195-206

Purpose: To update on the recent developments and surgical applications of intraocular endoscopy, and highlight its role in the modern era of microincision vitreoretinal surgery. Recent progress in our understanding of the unique intraocular illumination properties of endoscopy, specifically the use of reflected (coaxial) versus conventional transmitted (dissociated) light, is redefining its role in vitreoretinal surgery.