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  • Title: A modified extracapsular cataract extraction for pediatric cataracts.
    Author: Caputo AR, Guo S, Wagner RS, Constad WH.
    Journal: Ophthalmic Surg; 1990 Jun; 21(6):396-400. PubMed ID: 2381672.
    Abstract:
    We present a modified procedure of extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with a small central posterior capsulectomy for pediatric cataracts that is designed to eliminate posterior capsule opacification and to keep open the option of later secondary implantation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens. Of 76 study eyes in which the procedure was performed only three developed posterior capsule opacification. All seven control eyes that had standard ECCE with the posterior capsule left intact developed secondary membranes shortly after surgery.
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