Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4019194 | Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
During routine cataract surgery, fibers were introduced into the anterior chamber in 6.4% of cases. Of the fibrous materials used in surgery, cotton balls generated the most fibers. Eliminating cotton balls alone significantly reduced the frequency of fibers in the anterior chamber to 1.5%.
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Authors
Hiroyuki MD, PhD, Shinji MD, Tetsuya MD, Hiroyuki MD, Takayuki MD, Mitsuko MD,