| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4004714 | American Journal of Ophthalmology | 2008 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Hydrophilic acrylic IOLs' opacification may be attributed to the deposition of calcium phosphate crystallites. HAP is the predominant crystalline phase of these crystallites. Surface hydroxyl groups of the polyacrylic materials facilitate surface nucleation and growth.
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Authors
Sotirios P. Gartaganis, Dimitra G. Kanellopoulou, Ephigenia K. Mela, Vassiliki S. Panteli, Petros G. Koutsoukos,