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. 1997 Nov;23(9):1295-7.
doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(97)80105-8.

Iris hooks for phacoemulsification of the subluxated lens

J C Merriam  1 , L Zheng
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Iris hooks for phacoemulsification of the subluxated lens

J C Merriam et al. J Cataract Refract Surg. 1997 Nov.
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Abstract

Phacoemulsification of the lens in eyes with zonular loss risks dislocation of the lens into the vitreous cavity. We describe the use of iris hooks after capsulorhexis to support the lens during surgery. With iris hooks, the lens can be stabilized, helping prevent additional loss of zonules and permitting retention of the capsule to support an intraocular lens.

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  • Microhooks in phacoemulsification.
    Merriam JC, Zheng L. Merriam JC, et al. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2000 Nov;26(11):1568-9. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(00)00720-3. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2000. PMID: 11185592 No abstract available.
  • Repeating a good idea.
    Bloom P, Lee V. Bloom P, et al. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2000 Dec;26(12):1698-9. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(00)00771-9. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2000. PMID: 11188789 No abstract available.

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