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III. Intraocular Balloon: Instrument Report

Glynne C. Couvillion, MD; H. MacKenzie Freeman, MD; Charles L. Schepens, MD

Arch Ophthalmol. 1970;83(6):713-714.

Abstract
An instrument has been developed with a balloon at its tip, which is useful for surgery within the vitreous cavity. Accurate inflation is controlled by a microsyringe. As the balloon is being deflated prior to removal from the vitreous cavity, its volume occupying space is replaced by air or saline injected through one of the barrels of a double barreled cannula.

Author Affiliations
Boston

From the Department of Retina Research, Retina Foundation and Retina Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston. Dr. Couvillion was a research fellow at the Retina Foundation under the sponsorship of the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation.

Footnotes
Submitted for publication Sept 23, 1969.

Reprint requests to Library, Retina Foundation, 100 Charles River Plaza, Boston 02114.

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