Medicaltalks over 7 years ago

Eye in a jar!

This was an enucleation surgery (removal of the eye) that was carried on a patient with multiple unsuccessful cornea transplants who also suffered from high intraocular pressure (glaucoma). This procedure essentially involves removal of the entire globe and its contents, with preservation of all other periorbital and orbital structures.Trauma is the leading indication for enucleation, followed by tumors and other causes such as severe glaucoma, painful blind eye, phthisis with degeneration, congenital anophthalmia, severe microphthalmia. An implant is then placed in the intraconal space to replace volume lost by the enucleated globe, achieve cosmetic symmetry with the fellow socket, and allow for motility of the prosthesis.