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. 1986 Jun;70(6):415–417. doi: 10.1136/bjo.70.6.415

Retrospective comparison of lens implant surgery and cataract surgery in a provincial unit.

J Watts
PMCID: PMC1041031  PMID: 3718903

Abstract

Evidence is presented which shows that the extracapsular cataract extraction technique combined with a Sinsky type posterior chamber implant is as safe a procedure as routine intracapsular surgery. Its results as reflected in the patient's satisfaction are superior.

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