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  • Title: [Secondary cataract: a problem resolved].
    Author: Tassignone MJ, Gobin L, Leysen I, Coeckelbergh T, De Groot V.
    Journal: Bull Mem Acad R Med Belg; 2006; 161(7-9):469-78; discussion 478. PubMed ID: 17304977.
    Abstract:
    A new intraocular lens (LOL) aiming at eradicating posterior capsule opacification (PCO), the most common complication after cataract surgery, is proposed. The haptics of this new IOL are conceived to capture the remaining lens epithelial cells (LECs) left behind in the capsular equator after cataract surgery in a closed area in order not to allow them to proliferate into the visual axis. In order to facilitate the surgical technique, several devices have been developed. We showed the inocuity of this technique on postoperative inflammation and the low rate of postoperative complications. We obtained 0% PCO and in addition excellent refractive results. The results on children and babies were the most rewarding since none of these children presented PCO and accommodation was important enough as to allow reading without glasses.
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