Capsulorhexis contracture in phacoemulsification surgery.
We report two cases of capsulorhexis contracture and eventual complete closure after phacoemulsification surgery. The closures significantly decreased vision, but vision improved in both cases following successful Nd:YAG laser treatment.
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Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007905:Lens Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D014792:Visual Acuity