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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2022; 239(04): 411-412
DOI: 10.1055/a-1739-0761
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Microfibres in the Capsular Bag after Cataract Surgery

Mikrofasern im Kapselsack nach Kataraktchirurgie
Heinrich Gerding
Augenzentrum, Pallas Kliniken, Olten, Switzerland
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Introduction

A surprisingly variant spectrum of foreign bodies has been observed postoperatively in the anterior eye segment after cataract surgery [1]. The majority of these structures represent microfibres often entrapped in a corneal incision or floating in the anterior chamber. In most cases, it remains unclear how these foreign bodies were delivered to the anterior segment. In the case described here, microfibres were postoperatively detected in the capsular bag of a patient after cataract surgery and observed for 2.5 years.



Publication History

Received: 26 September 2021

Accepted: 09 January 2022

Article published online:
04 March 2022

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