Iris plane pseudophakoi (Copeland lens): prevention of synechiae formation.
The iris plan Copeland lens was inserted in 56 cases. A high incidence of synechiae and retrolental membrane formation was noted. This could be prevented or reduced in severity by the controlled use of pupil dilatation in the postoperative period.
D004106:Dilatation; D006801:Humans; D007908:Lens, Crystalline; D007909:Lenses; D008566:Membranes; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011680:Pupil; D000267:Tissue Adhesions; D014605:Uveitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology