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The Terry Squeegee is a flexible tip cannula that was originally designed for use in cataract surgery to polish the posterior capsule. We designed this video for young Ophthalmologists, residents, and instructors of cataract surgery to provide alternative techniques for using the squeegee in everyday practice. We believe that the Terry Squeegee is a readily available and helpful tool in cataract surgery.
Cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation
Visually-significant cataract
None
Cohesive viscoelastic with 27 gauge flexible tip cannula (Terry Squeegee)
Typical set-up for routine phacoemulsification with intraocular lens insertion
Comprehensive cataract evaluation.
Eye
Posterior capsular rupture in cataract surgery is a known complication of cataract surgery around 1-3%.
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https://crstoday.com/articles/2010-aug/phaco-pearls-; https://eyerounds.org/atlas-video/Terry-squeegee-mishap.htm#gsc.tab=0
https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20210212/blog-terry-squeegee-can-be-used-to-remove-host-descemets-membrane-remnant
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