Journal Reviews

Nanofiber-based hydrogels prevent capsular opacification

1 April 2016 | | Cataract and Refractive | Capsule opacification, Cataract surgery, Epithelial–mesenchymal transition, Nanostructures, Prevention

Lens refilling is the replacement of the lens with a silicone polymer in an otherwise intact lens capsule. However, capsular opacification (CO), resulting in reduced visual acuity, is a major complication of these injectable accommodating lenses. Opacification is due to...