Steven M. Silverstein, MD, FACS

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May 15, 2006
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Endoscopic probe assists in performing cataract surgery through cloudy cornea

Patients requiring cataract extraction or other intraocular procedures often have cloudy corneas from a variety of causes. The surgeon’s view in these cases is limited, heightening the risk of complication or anterior or posterior segment injury. This article reports our use of an endoscopic probe for visualization during cataract surgery in a patient with a cloudy cornea.