1)23-GAUGE MEMBRANE DISSECTION

New 23-gauge technology has enabled surgeons to take the cutter extremely close to the retina surface and almost shave membranes without having to use specialised scissors, etc. Alcon has been able to move the port of their 23-gauge probe 50% closer to the distal tip than standard 20-gauge probes. This is extremely useful for diabetic cases which have membranes attached to the retinal surface.