Poly-HEMA as a material for intraocular lens implantation: a preliminary report

A soft material (poly-HEMA) has been implanted into a number of rabbit eyes in order to evaluate its use in lens implantation following cataract surgery. No reaction to the implant was seen on light microscopy of the sectioned enucleated eyes.

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Published in:British journal of ophthalmology 1981-08, Vol.65 (8), p.585-587
Main Authors: Packard, R. B., Garner, A., Arnott, E. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Animals
Eye - pathology
Lenses, Intraocular - adverse effects
Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate - adverse effects
Polymethacrylic Acids - adverse effects
Rabbits
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Summary:A soft material (poly-HEMA) has been implanted into a number of rabbit eyes in order to evaluate its use in lens implantation following cataract surgery. No reaction to the implant was seen on light microscopy of the sectioned enucleated eyes.
ISSN:0007-1161
1468-2079
DOI:10.1136/bjo.65.8.585