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. 2008 Mar;21(65):12-4.

Recognising 'high-risk' eyes before cataract surgery

Parikshit Gogate  1 , Mark Wood
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Recognising 'high-risk' eyes before cataract surgery

Parikshit Gogate et al. Community Eye Health. 2008 Mar.
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Small pupil
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Sphincterotomy for a small, rigid pupil: three cuts made 120° apart
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Radial iridotomy sutured with 10.0 interrupted sutures
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Dislocated lens after trauma
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Uveitis
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