Comparison of the effect of polymethylmethacrylate and silicone intraocular lenses on rabbit corneal endothelium in vitro.

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Journal Article

An in vitro comparison of corneal endothelial damage caused by polymethylmethacrylate and by silicone intraocular lenses was made. Endothelial damage was assessed by vital staining of corneal endothelium immediately following direct contact with an intraocular lens. Silicone lenses produced less damage than polymethylmethacrylate lenses. The difference could be attributed to a specific type of damage-membrane stripping-seen only after contact with polymethylmethacrylate lenses.

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Duke Authors

Herzog, William Raymond

Cited Authors

Herzog, WR; Peiffer, RL

Published Date

July 1, 1987

Published In

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Volume / Issue

13 / 4

Start / End Page

397 - 400

PubMed ID

3625517

Pubmed Central ID

3625517

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0886-3350

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Conference Location

United States