The spectrum of iatrogenic intraocular injuries caused by inadvertent cannula release during anterior segment surgery.

Objective: To evaluate the causes of inadvertent intraocular injuries resulting from the use of cannulas during anterior segment surgery. Method Retrospective review of all cases with inadvertent release of irrigation and viscoelastic cannulas during anterior segment surgery in 15 years.

Results: Inadvertent release of cannulas occurred in 9 of 10 230 cases of anterior segment surgery during a 15-year period.