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Br J Ophthalmol 82:1182-1188 doi:10.1136/bjo.82.10.1182
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    • Laboratory science

Lens epithelial cell regression on the posterior capsule with different intraocular lens materials

Table 3

Relation of the capsulorhexis contact to the IOL optic and the presence of LECs at 90 days, for each IOL type

Rhexis completely on (n=20) Rhexis partly off (n=53) Rhexis completely off (n=8)
No LEC LEC No LEC LEC No LEC LEC
PMMA (n=28) 1 5 0 19 0 3
Silicone (n=27) 2 3 0 20 0 2
Polyacrylic (n=26) 9 0 5 9 0 3
Total (n=81) 12 (60%) 8 (40%) 5 (9%) 48 (91%) 0 (0%) 8 (100%)

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