[4 mm incision for cataract extraction: a report of 728 eyes].
The author analyzed 728 cataract extractions performed through 4 mm incisions during January 1972 to January 1987. 230 of the operations were done by phaco-emulsification, 320 by lensectomy, and 178 by aspiration. 580 of the eyes were followed up 1-15 years, when 87.8% of the eyes had corrected vision of 0.06 or over, and 48.8% of 0.6 or over. The technical aspect of cataract extraction through a small incision was evaluated and corneal astigmatism thereof discussed.
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Department of Ophthalmology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Province.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000209:etiology; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011184:Postoperative Period; D014785:Vision, Ocular