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