Original Article

Prolapse of the Iris in Senile Cataract Extraction and Its Prevention - Professor Ernst Pfluger

Authors: CHARLES A. YOUNG, JR., M.D., HANS-GERHARD DIETTRICH, M.D.

Abstract

This is an historical note—a translation of the classic description of prolapse of the iris and its prevention during extraction of the cataract. The translators were so surprised at this original description and the fact that it had never been published in English that they believed this should be done, as appears below.

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