Method for prophylactic therapy for post-operative posterior cap

Details Method for prophylactic therapy for post-operative posterior cap Method for prophylactic therapy for post-operative posterior cap

1996-08-20

1998-03-31

Bahr, Jennifer

Surgery

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Light application

A61B 1736

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057332762

ABSTRACT:
A method for prophylactic therapy for post-cataract extraction posterior capsular opacification of an eye having a lens posterior capsule, the method including the step of irradiating the lens capsule with laser radiation so as to destroy cells which remain in the lens capsule after extraction of the cataract, the laser radiation being substantially absorbable in water and of a level less than that required to rupture the lens capsule.

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