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Secundary Cataract, Elschnig's Pearls

Secundary Cataract, Elschnig's Pearls
Proliferation of remaining lens epithelial cells with appearance of bubbles (Elschnig's pearls) after extracapsular cataract extraction(ECCE), causing posterior capsule opacification. Treatment by YAG-Laser capsulotomy.
Ramgopal, Balu, M.D., Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore, India
H26.4
Lens -> Postoperative Cases and Surgical Procedures -> Secondary Posterior Capsular (Subcapsular) Opacification
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