Neodymium:YAG laser parabolic anterior capsulotomy in extreme capsule contraction syndrome

被引:15
作者
Chawla, JS [1 ]
Shaikh, MH [1 ]
机构
[1] Royal Albert Edward Infirm, Dept Ophthalmol, Wigan WN1 2NN, Lancs, England
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10.1016/S0886-3350(99)00154-6
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
We report a technique of neodymium:YAG laser parabolic anterior capsulotomy in an extreme case of capsule contraction syndrome with complete occlusion of the central opening and intraocular lens (IOL) displacement. This technique achieves both optical and mechanical benefits of a clear visual axis and possible prevention of further IOL decentration. (C) 1999 ASCRS and ESCRS.
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页码:1415 / 1417
页数:3
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