A novel approach for the fixation of enucleated eyes during microsurgical procedures using common household plumbing accessories

The authors describe a novel approach for the fixation of enucleated eyes d uring microsurgical procedures using common household plumbing accessories. The device consists of a ring adaptor with 4 round-ended screws placed hor izontally at its sides and a plastic hose connector. The enucleated globe i s secured in the center of the ring adaptor by gently tightening the screws . The hose connector supports the posterior pole of the globe and is secure d onto a styrofoam board that provides a platform for resting the surgeon's hands, The device proved very satisfactory to residents during the teachin g of cataract surgery and trabeculectomy on porcine eyes. Our globe fixatio n device is simple, inexpensive, effective, and readily available. It may b e especially useful in developing countries.