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In vivo study of cell reactions on poly(methyl methacrylate) intraocular lenses with different surface properties

Michael Amon, Rupert Menapace, U. Radax, Heinz Freyler

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery · 1996 · 39 citations · 16 references

Abstract

The significantly lower incidence of foreign-body reactions on hydrophilic than on hydrophobic IOL surfaces is consistent with the results of previous studies on hydrogel and silicone IOLs.

References

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Michael L. Hair · Soil Science · 1972 · 268 citations

Engineering, Surface Functionalization, Organic Chemistry +3

Cell adhesion to polymeric materials: Implications with respect to biocompatibility

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Tissue Engineering, Engineering, Biomimetic Materials +19

Biomicroscopy of Surface Deposits Resembling Foreign-Body Giant Cells on Implanted Intraocular Lenses

Kunitoshi Ohara · American Journal of Ophthalmology · 1985 · 109 citations

Vitreous Body, Implanted Intraocular Lenses, Ophthalmology +5

Use of small incisions to control induced astigmatism and inflammation following cataract surgery

James P. Gills, Donald R. Sanders · Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery · 1991 · 92 citations

Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery +11

Cellular invasion on hydrogel and poly(methyl methacrylate) implants

Michael Amon, Rupert Menapace · Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery · 1991 · 87 citations

Tissue Engineering, Foreign-body Giant Cells, Engineering +18