Vortex vein occusion in retinal detachement surgery

Clinical study of a vortex vein occlusion and management of injured vein during 12 retinal detachement operations is discussed showing that it produces no paramenent damage but needs careful management. Difference between upper and lower veins obstruction is recorded. Ophthalmoscopic examination, photography and tonometric observations are also recorded

Oblique muscle myotomy, a prophylactic measure against retinal detachement

Oblique muscle myotomy was done in 7 cases of high myopic patients with history of retinal detachement in the other eye as a prophylactic measure and follow up for 3 years proved it safe and efficient. Discussion of relation of oblique muscle to retinal tears and other methods of prophylaxis is reported