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THE USE OF ERESIPHAKE IN CATARACT EXTRACTION
Abstract
SUMMARY(1) The eresipbake is recommended as the method of choice in extraction of intumescent cataracts. It is safe and effective, however, in any case suitable for intracapsular extraction with forceps.(2) A tip of new design, constructed to minimize the rupture of the lens capsule, has been presented. The "handle" of the eresiphake has been constructed so as to allow a more certain handling of this instrument(3) A simple and effective comeoscleral suture has been described.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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