Posterior capsule opacification and neodymium: YAG capsulotomy rates with AcrySof acrylic and PhacoFlex II silicone intraocular lenses

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Volumn 29, Issue 8, 2003, Pages 1546-1550

  Ernest, Paul H ^a,b  

^a TLC Eye Care of Michigan   (United States)

^b TLC Eyecare and Laser Centers   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CAPSULOTOMY; CATARACT; CATARACT EXTRACTION; CONTROLLED STUDY; DISEASE SEVERITY; FEMALE; FOLLOW UP; HUMAN; INTERMETHOD COMPARISON; LENS IMPLANT; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; NEODYMIUM LASER; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROSPECTIVE STUDY; SCORING SYSTEM; STATISTICAL ANALYSIS; TREATMENT OUTCOME; UNITED STATES;

EID: 0042357062     PISSN: 08863350     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0886-3350(02)01974-0     Document Type: Article

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