Abstract
Purpose:To describe a surgical approach using intraoperative optical coherence tomography and endoscopy for successful Argus II retinal prosthesis system removal.Methods:Retrospective review of a patient undergoing Argus II explantation 8 months after initial implantation.Results:Successful explantation of the Argus II device was performed in this patient.Conclusion:Explantation of the Argus II device can be a difficult surgery, and intraoperative optical coherence tomography and endoscopy can be used to help avoid potential complications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 393-396 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Retinal Cases and Brief Reports |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Argus II retinal prosthesis system
- explanting an intraocular device
- retinitis pigmentosa
- surgical technique
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology