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ArticleOphthalmology and therapy2025

Ocular Sticks for Routine Ophthalmic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Monocentric Trial.

Isaak Fischinger, Manfred Tetz, Angela Odame, Heidi Kulas, Martin Abel

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Isaak FischingerAugentagesklinik Spreebogen Berlin, Alt-Moabit 101B, 10557, Berlin, Germany.
Manfred TetzAugentagesklinik Spreebogen Berlin, Alt-Moabit 101B, 10557, Berlin, Germany.
Angela OdameLohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co. KG, Irlicher Strasse 55, 56567, Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. angela.odame@de.lrmed.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3180-3394
Heidi KulasIGES Institut GmbH, Friedrichstraße 180, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
Martin AbelLohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co. KG, Irlicher Strasse 55, 56567, Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionOcular sticks are used to absorb fluids during ophthalmic surgeries. Hence, this prospective study was conducted to evaluate the clinical performance, safety, and usability of Pro-optha

methodsPatients requiring eye surgery were randomly allocated into two equal groups, with the investigational device, Pro-ophta

results106 patients were included in the analyses. In both treatment groups, the investigator's/surgeon's general user satisfaction was rated as either "good" or "very good." The non-inferiority hypothesis that the Pro-ophta

conclusionsEffective ocular sticks play an instrumental role in the outcome of ophthalmic surgeries. The investigational device demonstrated efficiency, yielding good surgical results, usability, and an exceptionally good safety profile.

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Ocular sticksOphthalmic surgeryOphthalmologyOr spongesSurgical consumables

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PMID39955441
PMCPMC11920446

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