The use of scleral transillumination to localize the extent of a cyclodialysis cleft

Several techniques have been described to localize repair cyclodialysis clefts. We describe a technique that may be used to easily accurately localize a cyclodialysis cleft using scleral transillumination. We have verified the accuracy of this technique using high frequency ultrasound biomicroscopy. The location of the cleft was verified using high frequency ultrasound biomicroscopy. Scleral transillumination may facilitate the accurate location of cyclodialysis may be a useful adjunct in planning the surgical repair of a cyclodialysis cleft.