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Modeling Cataract Surgery in Mice
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[Descemet's membrane detachment as a complication of cataract surgery]
C Sevillano1, E Viso, A C Millán-Rodríguez
1Servicio de Oftalmología del Complejo Hospitalario de Pontevedra, Pontevedra, España. seviojosverdes@hotmail.com
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|September 23, 2008
Abstract
Case:
A case of Descemet's membrane detachment after cataract surgery successfully treated with an injection of sulphur hexafluoride 20% is presented.
Discussion:
Possible pathogenic mechanisms and available therapeutic options are discussed. We highlight the need for prophylactic measures and the importance of an early detection to prevent further damage.
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