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The experience is presented of three independent surgeons using Hydrogel posterior chamber intraocular lenses in a combined series of 157 endocapsular cataract extractions. One hundred and fifty of these eyes were examined after a minimum follow-up period of one year and 92.0% achieved visual acuity of 6/12 or better, and 98.6% achieved this if pre-existing pathology was excluded. Insertion of this lens has proved to be simple, the adaptions of technique required are described and the complications are presented and analysed.
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Rich, W., Condon, P. & Percival, S. Hydrogel intraocular lens experience with endocapsular implantation. Eye 2, 523–528 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1988.102
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