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RETINAWS

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Mysterious Complication in Retina Surgery

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While the surgeon is applying laser to the retina, the view is obscured by a strange film that develops on the lens of this phakic eye. Dr. Packo postulates the film was caused by vaporization of tissue during lasering. The panel discusses possible causes of this phenomena and techniques for silicone oil removal.

Posted: 5/19/2009

Mysterious Complication in Retina Surgery

While the surgeon is applying laser to the retina, the view is obscured by a strange film that develops on the lens of this phakic eye. Dr. Packo postulates the film was caused by vaporization of tissue during lasering. The panel discusses possible causes of this phenomena and techniques for silicone oil removal.

Posted: 5/19/2009

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