Intraocular lens exchange- removing the optic intact

Current practice for intraocular lens (IOL) exchange is to cut the optic of the posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) prior to removing it. Great care must be taken during this maneuver to avoid a posterior capsular tear. Removing the haptics from the fibrosed capsule can also be hazardous, as...

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Main Authors: Matthew Hao Lee, Diane Lesley Webster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS) 2016-06-01
Series:International Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:http://www.ijo.cn/en_publish/2016/6/20160623.pdf