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Title: Scleral reinforcement for severe myopia: case report demonstrating long-term viability of scleral implant. Author: Thompson FB. Journal: Ann Ophthalmol; 1982 Jan; 14(1):94-5. PubMed ID: 7125448. Abstract: A case is reported of a patient who had a scleral reinforcement ten years prior to the development of a retinal detachment. Surgical exploration showed the previously implanted scleral strip to be intact and providing continued reinforcement to the myopic sclera.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]