Investigation into the causes of post-operative calcification in intraocular lenses

Ghatora, Baljit, Foot, Peter, Barton, Stephen and Kishi, Mariko (2007) Investigation into the causes of post-operative calcification in intraocular lenses. In: 35th European Federation of the Contact Lens and IOL Industries Conference; 11-13 Oct 2007, Malaga, Spain. (Unpublished)

Abstract

Hydrophilic acrylic polymers are routinely used in the manufacture of intraocular lenses for implant in patients suffering from cataracts. However, late post-operative complications caused by calcification1 has recently been identified as a potential problem that results in visual impairment after the surgery.

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