Retinal detachment after phacoemulsification in high myopia: analysis of 2356 cases

To determine the incidence of and risk factors for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RD) in highly myopic eyes after cataract surgery. Two ophthalmology centers in Munich and Ahaus, Germany. This retrospective medical chart review comprised 1519 consecutive patients (2356 eyes) with an axial length...

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Published in:	Journal of cataract and refractive surgery Vol. 34; no. 10; p. 1644
Main Authors:	Neuhann, Irmingard M, Neuhann, Thomas F, Heimann, Heinrich, Schmickler, Stefanie, Gerl, Ralf H, Foerster, Michael H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.10.2008
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Incidence Lens Implantation, Intraocular Male Middle Aged Myopia, Degenerative - complications Phacoemulsification Postoperative Complications Retinal Detachment - epidemiology Retinal Detachment - etiology Retinal Detachment - surgery Retrospective Studies Risk Factors Surveys and Questionnaires Young Adult
ISSN:	0886-3350
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