Polycarbonate intraocular lenses.
J Cataract Refract Surg
; 14(4): 393-5, 1988 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-3404422
ABSTRACT
Bisphenol-A polycarbonate has been investigated as an improved polymer for ocular implants, especially for intraocular lenses (IOLs). Polycarbonate properties afford special opportunities for development of tougher, stronger, one-piece IOLs. Autoclave or gamma sterilizability and a higher refractive index may provide additional IOL advantages over polymethylmethacrylate. Implant studies in rabbits have shown polycarbonate IOLs to be well tolerated in the anterior chamber for 2.5 years. Polycarbonate appears promising for new IOLs and other ocular implant applications.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Lentes Intraoculares
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1988
Tipo de documento:
Article