Removal of closed-loop anterior chamber lens implants.
A simplified method for removing closed-loop anterior chamber intraocular lenses which have become embedded within the ciliary body is described. The procedure is not difficult to perform, requires no special instrumentation, and minimizes the risk of bleeding.
D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000601:surgery; D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000473:pathology; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments