Crisscross lensotomy is a new technique for removing a silicone plate intraocular lens (IOL) through a small incision. A case is described in which strategic incisions in the IOL allowed the lens to be explanted in pieces through a 3.0 mm incision. Less invasive surgery may enhance safety in complicated cases.
From the Cincinnati Eye Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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