Fixing severe capsular phimosis – Cataract Coach™

In a small number of patients, capsular phimosis can happen after cataract surgery. This can lead to severe distortion of the IOL optic and this results in poor vision for the patient. Some of the underlying conditions which make phimosis more likely are pseudo-exfoliation and retinitis pigmentosa. The small circular opening seen in the photo…

capsule issues – Page 6 – Cataract Coach™

capsule issues – Page 6 – Cataract Coach™

capsule issues – Cataract Coach™

Atlas Entry - Anterior capsular phimosis

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capsule issues – Page 6 – Cataract Coach™

capsule issues – Page 2 – Cataract Coach™

1457: small capsulorhexis leads to trouble – Cataract Coach™

capsule issues – Cataract Coach™

Preventing and Treating Capsular Phimosis – Cataract Coach™

capsule issues – Cataract Coach™

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