Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 35, Issue 11 , Pages 1935-1940 , November 2009

Comparison of posterior capsule opacification development with 3 intraocular lens types: Five-year prospective study

Received 21 February 2009 ,Revised 7 May 2009 ,Accepted 8 May 2009.

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 No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.

 Financial support provided through the regional agreement on medical training and clinical research (ALF) between Stockholm County Council and the Karolinska Institute. Supported by grants from Stiftelsen Synfrämjandets Forskningsfond, Stockholm, Sweden.

PII: S0886-3350(09)00747-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2009.05.048

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 35, Issue 11 , Pages 1935-1940 , November 2009

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