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CHAPTER 16. Ophthalmic Surgery. Objectives. After studying this chapter, you will be able to: Recognize the anatomy of the eye Summarize the pathology that prompts surgical intervention of the eye and related terminology Determine any special preoperative preparation procedures.
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CHAPTER 16 Ophthalmic Surgery
Objectives • After studying this chapter, you will be able to: • Recognize the anatomy of the eye • Summarize the pathology that prompts surgical intervention of the eye and related terminology • Determine any special preoperative preparation procedures
Objectives (cont’d.) • Indicate the names and uses of ophthalmic instruments, supplies, and drugs • Indicate the names and uses of special equipment • Determine the intraoperative preparation of the patient undergoing an ophthalmic procedure • Summarize the surgical steps of ophthalmic procedures
Objectives (cont’d.) • Interpret the purpose and expected outcomes of the ophthalmic procedure • Recognize the immediate postoperative care and possible complications of the ophthalmic procedure • Assess any specific variations related to the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of the ophthalmic patient
Introduction to Ophthalmic Surgery • Ophthalmic surgery • Specialty of microsurgery since • Involves use of the microscope on the majority of procedures and microinstruments • Surgical technologist • Must have knowledge of how to set up and run the microscope, and be familiar with other specialty equipment (e.g., phaco machine)
Introduction to Ophthalmic Surgery (cont’d.) • Surgical technologist must also have fine motor skills • Properly handle small instruments without damaging them • Properly pass small instruments to the surgeon in position of use so he/she does not have to look up from the microscope
Introduction to Ophthalmic Surgery (cont’d.) • Surgical technologist must become used to looking through the microscope • Assist the surgeon during procedure (e.g., irrigating the eye, cutting a small-diameter suture, etc.) • Purpose of this chapter • Familiarize the student with the ophthalmic procedures commonly performed as preparation for surgical rotation
Instruments, Routine Equipment, and Supplies • Forceps • Colibri forceps • Nontoothed forceps • Bishop-Harmon iris forceps • Refer to Figure 16-1 • Desmarres chalazion forceps • Refer to Figure 16-2
Instruments, Routine Equipment, and Supplies (cont’d.) • Needle holders • Castroviejo: locking or nonlocking • Refer to Figure 16-3 • Microsurgical needle holder
Instruments, Routine Equipment, and Supplies (cont’d.) • Scalpels • Graefe cataract knife • Keratomes • Razor fragments • Diamond knife • Oscillating knife • Beaver blades • No. 15 knife blade
Instruments, Routine Equipment, and Supplies (cont’d.) • Hooks and retractors • Scleral hooks: scleral retraction • Kilner hook: reconstructive surgery • Desmarres lid retractors • Refer to Figure 16-4 • Iris retractor • Eye speculum
Instruments, Routine Equipment, and Supplies (cont’d.) • Scissors • Westcott scissors; spring action microscissors • Small spring scissors • McPherson-Vannas iris scissors • Refer to Figure 16-5 • Miscellaneous • Bowman probe • Refer to Figure 16-6
Instruments, Routine Equipment, and Supplies (cont’d.) • Routine equipment • Ophthalmic stretcher with attachable wrist rest for the surgeon • Donut for positioning the head • Electrosurgical unit (ESU)
Instruments, Routine Equipment, and Supplies (cont’d.) • Special equipment • Phacoemulsifier: uses ultrasonic energy to fragment the hard lens material, which then can be aspirated from the eye • Operating microscope: magnifies surgical site through use of lenses • Vitreoretinal system: provides light, suction, diathermy, and intraoperative access to the surgeon
Instruments, Routine Equipment, and Supplies (cont’d.) • Argon OR Nd:YAG laser: used for photocoagulation or photodynamic therapy • Cryotherapy unit: uses localized cold temperature to seal tears and holes much as a diathermy unit; CO2 gas passed is under pressure through flexible tubes to the tip of a probe
Instruments, Routine Equipment, and Supplies (cont’d.) • Routine supplies • Prep set • Eye or head and neck back table pack (depending on procedure) • Wexcel sponges • Sterile gloves • Sterile cotton swabs • Suture material (surgeon’s preference)
Instruments, Routine Equipment, and Supplies (cont’d.) • BSS • 27- and 30-gauge disposable needles, straight and angled • Needles and sutures • Refer to Tables 16-1 and 16-2
Surgical Intervention • A variety of surgical procedures and approaches are available • There are elements of consistency in every ophthalmic procedure • Practical considerations • Procedural considerations
Surgical Intervention (cont’d.) • Procedures • Laparotomy • Surgical repair of chalzion • Transconjunctival approach • Surgical repair of entropion • Iridectomy • Strabismus correction: recession/resection • Adjustable suture surgery
Surgical Intervention (cont’d.) • Scleral buckle • Dacryocystorhinostomy • Enucleation • Keratoplasty (corneal transplant) • Cataract extraction • Extracapsular • Intracapsular • Vitrectomy • Repair of traumatic eyelid laceration
Summary • This chapter reviewed: • The pathology that prompts surgical intervention of the eye • Ophthalmic instruments • Special equipment • Surgical steps of ophthalmic procedures • Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative preparation and care