Mathematical model to predict the need for neodymium:YAG capsulotomy based on posterior capsule opacification rate

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Volumn 24, Issue 12, 1998, Pages 1621-1625

  Clark, D S ^a   Munsell, M F ^a   Emery, J M ^a  

^a MEDAREX INC   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

IMMUNOTOXIN;

ADULT; ARTICLE; CAPSULOTOMY; CATARACT; CATARACT EXTRACTION; CLINICAL ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; HUMAN; LENS CAPSULE; MATHEMATICAL MODEL; NEODYMIUM LASER; PHACOEMULSIFICATION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SCORING SYSTEM;

EID: 0031730078     PISSN: 08863350     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0886-3350(98)80353-2     Document Type: Article

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