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Intraocular Lens Implants in Developing Countries (2 Parts)

Synopsis
Two videos looking at cataract blindness and the use of intraocular lenses and the related surgery that can be used in remote situations.
1: Demonstrates the intracapsular technique of cataract extraction combined with the insertion of an anterior chamber intraocular lens.
2: Demonstrates the extracapsular technique of cataract extraction combined with the insertion of a posterior chamber intraocular lens.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 17, 23 min.
Year of production
1996
Availability
Sale; 2001 sale: £10.00 (inc. VAT +p&p) each 2001 sale: £15.00 (inc. VAT +p&p) pair
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
cataracts; eye disorders; lens implants; ophthalmology

Sections

Title
Anterior chamber intraocular lens, The
Synopsis
1: Demonstrates the intracapsular technique of cataract extraction combined with the insertion of an anterior chamber intraocular lens.

Title
Posterior chamber intraocular lens, The
Synopsis
2: Demonstrates the extracapsular technique of cataract extraction combined with the insertion of a posterior chamber intraocular lens.

Distributor

Name

Institute of Ophthalmology

Phone
020 7608 6910
Fax
020 7250 3207
Address
International Centre for Eye Health
Department of Preventative Ophthalmology
11-43 Bath Street
London
EC1V 9EL

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