FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves full-scale circular dissection of the lens anterior capsule using YAG-laser to produce circular capsule defect. The anterior capsule is removed with lens mass using suction-irrigation method. The posterior capsule is retained. EFFECT: enhanced optical and functional effectiveness; reduced risk of traumatic complications; avoided secondary cataract occurrence. 1 tbl
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2002-03-20—Published
2000-02-22—Filed