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A consecutive series of 380 patients (431 eyes) implanted with the Pearce Lasadisc Lens are reviewed, of which 225 patients (255 eyes) underwent detailed assessment. The operative technique for implanting the disc lens is described and the importance of superior capsular bag fixation is discussed. Postoperatively 89.9% of eyes achieved a best corrected visual acuity of 6/12 or better. Five (1.2%) of the implants were removed; three due to lens decentration causing visual problems, one after dislocating into the anterior chamber, and one after causing pupil block glaucoma. One implant dislocated into the vitreous.
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Keenan, J., Pearce, J. Review of a series of disc lens implants. Eye 5, 741–747 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1991.136
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