title: Implantation of a disc lens in the capsular bag.
abstract: We report a series of 65 cataract extractions with implantation of a rigid, posteriorly vaulted, disc-shaped lens in the capsular bag. Eight-nine percent achieved 20/40 vision or better, and 54% achieved 20/20 vision or better. The lens remained well centered in all cases. The method is described, and the practical and theoretical advantages of implantation of a lens approaching a natural shape are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, England.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Watts
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Pearce
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008875:Middle Aged; D014792:Visual Acuity