Artigo Revisado por pares

A new technique of congenital cataract surgery with primary posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation

1988; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 14; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0886-3350(88)80088-9

ISSN

1873-4502

Autores

Ronald T. Tablante, Edward Dennis G. Cruz, Jaime V. Lapus, Alvin M. Santos,

Tópico(s)

Connexins and lens biology

Resumo

We present a series of nine cases involving primary intraocular lens implantation in congenital cataracts. Because of the problems encountered with the technique used in the earlier cases, we developed a new surgical technique that may be described as primary epilenticular posterior chamber lens implantation followed by pars plana endocapsular lensectomy. This new technique ensures a clear pupillary area, minimizes postoperative complications, and ultimately prevents amblyopia, resulting in useful vision.

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