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Pigmentary dispersion syndrome subsequent IOL implantation in P.C.

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Excessive iris trauma during cataract surgery with or without IOL implantation and intermittent contact between the lens implant and the iris in the post-operative period may give rise to a pigment dispersion syndrome that can, in some cases, lead to a pigmentary glaucoma. This communication examines possible causes of the syndrome and the precautions to be undertaken in order to reduce its incidence.

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  1. Eye Clinic Department, II School of Medicine, University of Naples, Italy

    B. Pignalosa, F. Toni & G. Liguori

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Pignalosa, B., Toni, F. & Liguori, G. Pigmentary dispersion syndrome subsequent IOL implantation in P.C.. Doc Ophthalmol 73, 231–234 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00155092

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