FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves implanting intraocular lens along crystalline anterior capsule and positioning it over capsule defect before removing cataract. Extracapsular cataract extraction is carried out through basal iridotomy. The intraocular lens is fixed on crystalline capsules remnants. Endocapsular fastening being applied, vitreous body, when available in intercapsular space, is shifted with lens towards inside of the eye. EFFECT: prevented cases of vitreous body falling out through posterior capsule defect; retained posterior capsule and vitreous body base. 2 dwg
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1998-12-27—Published
1995-06-29—Filed