Purpose: To report three cases of exposure of Miragel (Medical Instruments Research Associates, Waltham, MA) implants many years after buckling surgery and a new surgical technique to avoid significant fragmentation and achieve safe and effective removal of the exposed implants.
Methods: Retrospective interventional series of three cases.
Results: Many years after the initial retinal detachment surgery, Miragel explants can be exposed, causing inflammation. Their removal can be difficult due to increased fragility.
Conclusion: We have developed a simple and safe technique to remove extruded Miragel explants, reducing the risk of fragmentation.