Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

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Year
: 1978  |  Volume : 26  |  Issue : 3  |  Page : 32-

Self-retaining iris retractor used in cryo-extraction of lens


Gulshan Rai 
 G.B. Eye Hospital, Agra-1, India

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Gulshan Rai
G.B. Eye Hospital, Agra-1
India




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Rai G. Self-retaining iris retractor used in cryo-extraction of lens.Indian J Ophthalmol 1978;26:32-32


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In order to prevent the adhesion of the cryo probe with cornea or iris during the operation of the cryo-extraction of lens, an instrument known by the name of Self-retaining iris retractor is devised.

The iris retractor is a very simple instrument made out of a steel wire. The front portion is bent into a round hook and the back portion is tapered and converted into a ring through which a silk thread hangs down by a ring [Figure 1].

This instrument is very simple. It is self�retaining and inexpensive. It can be easily applied and removed during the' operation of cryo-extraction of lens. It is light in weight and can be comfortably handled.