Abstract
We report a method for peeling the fibrous membrane from the anterior capsule without damaging the posterior capsule in patients with capsule contraction syndrome after cataract surgery. We also report 2 cases in which the technique was successfully used.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anterior Eye Segment / surgery*
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Aphakia, Postcataract / surgery*
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Capsulorhexis / adverse effects*
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Contracture / etiology
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Contracture / surgery*
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Female
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Fibrosis
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Humans
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Lens Capsule, Crystalline / pathology
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Lens Capsule, Crystalline / surgery*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Phacoemulsification / adverse effects*
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Syndrome