Surgical mobilization of an arterial embolus in cilioretinal artery occlusion.

We describe an effective surgical approach for the management of cilioretinal artery occlusion. A 23-G pars plana vitrectomy assisted with two soft tip cannulas was performed. One cannula pressed the cilioretinal artery branch directed toward the macula, distal to the location of the embolus, whereas the other cannula was used to gently swipe over the cilioretinal artery proximal to the occlusion.

Cauterized suture for complete tube occlusion of Ahmed glaucoma valve in hypotony maculopathy.

Purpose: To present our experience treating hypotony maculopathy with a simple, minimally invasive, and removable tube Ahmed glaucoma valve occlusion.

Methods: Under topical anesthesia a 5-0 polypropylene suture (Prolene; Ethicon) was inserted into the Ahmed glaucoma valve tube. The length of the tube was measured, and an external suture cauterization was performed to allow an easier and safer fixation in the tube.