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Intracapsular posterior chamber intraocular lens insertion with posterior capsular tears or zonular instability
1Mackool Eye Institute, Astoria, New York 11103, USA.
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|July 1, 1995
Abstract:
A surgical technique is described for posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation within the capsular bag with a posterior capsular tear or weakened zonular support. Haptics are compressed before endocapsular insertion, minimizing capsular and zonular stress.