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Case Reports
. 2003 Feb;29(2):242-5.
doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(02)01535-3.

Phacoemulsification in eyes with corneal opacification

Ayad A Farjo  1 , Roger F Meyer, Qais A Farjo
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Phacoemulsification in eyes with corneal opacification

Ayad A Farjo et al. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2003 Feb.

Abstract

We describe a technique in which transcorneal illumination with a fiber-optic light probe is used to safely perform phacoemulsification in cataractous eyes with dense corneal opacification. The technique was used in 3 eyes of 3 patients. No surgical complications occurred, and all eyes had improved visual acuity. Indications and further refinement of the technique and instrumentation are discussed.

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