JAN 27, 2021
Scleral Buckling: Why, When and How
1-Minute Video; AAO 2020 Virtual
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Retina/Vitreous, Vitreoretinal Surgery
In this 1-Minute Video, Dr. Christina Weng shares 3 tips for performing scleral buckling. Scleral buckling remains an effective approach to retina detachment repair and is sometimes even the better option. It is a myth, she explains, that the method is cumbersome and time-consuming; it just takes practice and experience. Although they are rare, complications can occur so it is important surgeons know how to address them.
To learn more, watch the 2020 AAO Virtual instructional course led by Dr. Weng and colleagues, “Scleral Buckling: Why, When and How" (Session 433).
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