The use of an irrigating endo-illuminator for anterior vitrectomy.

Visualization of the vitreous during a closed anterior vitrectomy is difficult. We have recently begun to use an irrigating endo-illuminator in conjunction with the Ocutome to better visualize the clear vitreous during an anterior vitrectomy, and have used it in four different situations. We believe this technique is well suited to the general ophthalmologist and it is easy to learn.