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Rotating the Intraocular Lens to Prevent Posterior Capsular Opacification in Cataract Surgeries
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Cyclorotation impacts on toric contact lens fitting and performance
Abstract:
The paper provides: (1) a review of the ocular cyclorotation literature; (2) an overview of the environmental factors such as posture and viewing conditions, including biocularity and distance, that can produce ocular cyclorotation; and (3) a discussion of how ocular cyclorotation can affect toric contact lens fitting and performance.
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