Report efficiency and clinical outcomes using 25-gauge, bevel-tip, 20000 cut per minute vitrectomy probe among eyes with various vitreo-retinal diseases
We will evaluate the efficiency and clinical outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy using a 25-gauge, bevel-tip, 10 and 20000 cpm vitrectomy probe among eyes with 8 main surgical indications. Main outcome measures included efficiency measures, postoperative pain and complications.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Pars plana vitrectomy using 25-gauge, bevel-tip, 20000 cut per minute vitrectomy probe
Peregrine Eye and Laser Instittute
Makati City, MM, Philippines
RECRUITINGOperative time: Total
From insertion of first trocar to removal of last trocar, measured in seconds using stopwatch
Time frame: 6 months
Pain scoring
Visual Analogue scale (0 to 4)
Time frame: 6 months
Adverse events
Intra- and Postoperative complications
Time frame: Up to 3 months after surgery
Number of times ancillary instruments placed in eye
Count
Time frame: 6 months
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