University of Toronto, Canada.
J Glaucoma. 2010 Oct-Nov;19(8):501-3. doi: 10.1097/IJG.0b013e3181ca7732.
Diamond blades have been used extensively in cataract surgery but their routine use in glaucoma surgery has been limited owing to the lack of controlled sharpness. The SuperCrescent knife is an ultrathin (100 μm) diamond blade that is an innovative modification of conventional blade design. Its pentium faceted trapezoidal design along with the square front surface area affords better control during dissection and has been used with success in both traditional trabeculectomies and nonpenetrating glaucoma procedures.
金刚石刀片在白内障手术中已得到广泛应用，但由于缺乏可控的锋利度，其在青光眼手术中的常规应用受到限制。SuperCrescent 刀是一种超薄（100μm）的金刚石刀片，是对传统刀片设计的创新性改进。其五边形的棱锥形梯形设计以及方形前表面积在解剖过程中提供了更好的控制，并且已成功应用于传统小梁切除术和非穿透性青光眼手术。
