METHOD FOR FORMING LOCOMOTOR STUMP IN PERFORMING EVISCERATION AND PROSTHETIC REPAIR OF AN EYE Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves performing cornea scarification, separating conjunctiva and Tenon's capsule, making cruciform dissection of sclera and cornea, removing scleral capsule contents, dissecting posterior pole of the scleral capsule, implanting insert, suturing Tenon's capsule and conjunctiva. Cross-shaped flexible implant is sutured to sclera in central symmetric manner. The implant has holes on each end to allow attachment to sclera. Wedge-like projections are available between the holes and the implant center on the side turned to sclera. Sutures are put in over the Tenon's capsule and conjunctiva. Temporary eye prosthesis which concave portions are congruent to the implant projections is set 2-3 weeks later. Permanent prosthesis having the like concave portions is set 4-7 months later. EFFECT: improved mobility of the eye prosthesis; reduced risk of complications. 2 dwg