A novel approach for the fixation of enucleated eyes during microsurgical procedures using common household plumbing accessories.

摘要

The authors describe a novel approach for the fixation of enucleated eyes during microsurgical procedures using common household plumbing accessories. The device consists of a ring adaptor with 4 round-ended screws placed horizontally at its sides and a plastic hose connector. The enucleated globe is secured in the center of the ring adaptor by gently tightening the screws. The hose connector supports the posterior pole of the globe and is secured onto a styrofoam board that provides a platform for resting the surgeon's hands. The device proved very satisfactory to residents during the teaching of cataract surgery and trabeculectomy on porcine eyes. Our globe fixation device is simple, inexpensive, effective, and readily available. It may be especially useful in developing countries.