title: Ultrastructural changes of polypropylene loops in a chronically inflamed eye.
abstract: We have documented diffuse, superficial, transverse fissures of blue polypropylene IOL loops that had been exposed to a prolonged inflammatory reaction. The cause and clinical significance of this process has not yet been determined. The polymethylmethacrylate optic showed no similar changes.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D010969:Plastics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011126:Polypropylenes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D010969:Plastics; D011126:Polypropylenes