Comparison of Nd : YAG capsulotomy rates following phacoemulsification with implantation of PMMA, silicone, or acrylic intra-ocular lenses in four European countries

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Authors

Gerd U. Auffarth · Heidelberg University

Antoine P. Brézin · Groupe Hospitalier Cochin - Port-Royal, Hôtel-Dieu, Broca - La Collégiale

Aldo Caporossi · University of Siena

A Lafuma · Cemka-Eval (France)

Javier Mendicute · Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute

G Berdeaux · Alcon (France)

Andrew F. Smith

Abstract

A low incidence of posterior capsular opacification (PCO) and Nd : YAG laser treatment was detected in hydrophobic acrylic IOLs in comparison to three other types of IOLs implanted in a large cohort of persons with age-related cataract. Choice of IOL type may reduce the need for Nd : YAG laser treatment, although further research on the reasons for this is needed.

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Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Glaucoma and retinal disorders Ocular Surface and Contact Lens

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Published in: Ophthalmic Epidemiology

Volume 11, Issue 4, pp. 319-329

DOI: 10.1080/09286580490515116

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Comparison of Nd : YAG capsulotomy rates following phacoemulsification with implantation of PMMA, silicone, or acrylic intra-ocular lenses in four European countries

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