PCO Rates May Be Lower For Smaller-Gauge Phacovitrectomy | OphthalmologyWeb: The Ultimate Online Resource for Ophthalmologists

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

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Risk of posterior capsule opacification after 23-gauge phacovitrectomy may be lower than that reported for 20-gauge phacovitrectomy. In addition, using short-acting gas tamponade and avoiding postoperative posturing may further lower the risk, a study suggested.

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