Intraocular lens implants: a biocompatibility review.
The natural aging process of the eye inevitably leads to the formation of a cataract, resulting in an increasing loss of vision. A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens in the eye and represents a major physical impairment. Modern surgical techniques allow for removal of the clouded lens and replacement with a prosthetic intraocular lens. This article reviews the intraocular tissue response to the implant, which frequently leads to postoperative complications for the patient.
Beasley
A M
AM
Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, South Carolina 29634-0905, USA.
Auffarth
G U
GU
von Recum
A F
AF
D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008422:Materials Testing