Poly-HEMA as a material for intraocular lens implantation: a preliminary report.
A soft material (poly-HEMA) has been implanted into a number of rabbit eyes in order to evaluate its use in lens implantation following cataract surgery. No reaction to the implant was seen on light microscopy of the sectioned enucleated eyes.
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D011109:Polymethacrylic Acids; D011102:Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate