Journal article
Development of a surgical procedure for implantation of a prototype suprachoroidal retinal prosthesis
AL Saunders, CE Williams, W Heriot, R Briggs, J Yeoh, DA Nayagam, M Mccombe, J Villalobos, O Burns, CD Luu, LN Ayton, M Mcphedran, NL Opie, C Mcgowan, RK Shepherd, R Guymer, PJ Allen
Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology | WILEY | Published : 2014
DOI: 10.1111/ceo.12287
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Abstract
Background: Current surgical techniques for retinal prosthetic implantation require long and complicated surgery, which can increase the risk of complications and adverse outcomes. Method: The suprachoroidal position is known to be an easier location to access surgically, and so this study aimed to develop a surgical procedure for implanting a prototype suprachoroidal retinal prosthesis. The array implantation procedure was developed in 14 enucleated eyes. A full-thickness scleral incision was made parallel to the intermuscular septum and superotemporal to the lateral rectus muscle. A pocket was created in the suprachoroidal space, and the moulded electrode array was inserted. The scleral in..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This work was supported by the Australian Research Council through its Special Research Initiative in Bionic Vision Science and Technology awarded to Bionic Vision Australia and the Bertalli Family Foundation to the Bionics Institute. The Bionics Institute and CERA wish to acknowledge the support they receive from the Victorian Government through its Operational Infrastructure Program.