Fibres found during cataract surgery.
Unwanted fibres found in the operative site during phacoemulsification of cataract surgery may lead to infection, endophthalmitis, blindness and even loss of an eye. This article describes a study to identify the source of these unwanted fibres using scientific investigations. Recommendations for practice are made, based upon the findings.
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D001512:Bedding and Linens; D002482:Cellulose / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003116:Color; D032561:Cotton Fiber; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000295:instrumentation; D017550:Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared; D013784:Textiles / Q000032:analysis; D014934:Wood
D002482:Cellulose