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Title:

[Opacification of a hydrophilic intraocular lens 4 years after cataract surgery. A biomaterial analysis].

Document type:
English Abstract; Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Khoramnia, R; Salgado, JP; Auffarth, GU; Schmidt, S; Wegner, A; Kobuch, KA; Winkler von Mohrenfels, C
Abstract:
Calcification of hydrophilic intraocular lenses (IOL) is a rare complication. We report about the uneventful replacement of an opacified hydrophilic IOL. The patient presented 4 years after uneventful cataract surgery with a reduction of visual acuity due to calcification of the IOL. Macroscopically, the optic and the haptics were opacified. Light and scanning electron microscopy revealed granular deposits on the external surface of the IOL and numerous fine granular deposits within the optic of...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Ophthalmologe
Year:
2012
Journal volume:
109
Journal issue:
5
Pages contribution:
483-6
Language:
de
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00347-011-2487-6
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22415452
Print-ISSN:
0941-293X
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde
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