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01-10-2011 | Refractive Surgery

Femtosecond laser treatment of the crystalline lens: a 1-year study of possible cataractogenesis in minipigs

Authors: Roland Ackermann, Kathleen S. Kunert, Robert Kammel, Sabine Bischoff, Stephanie C. Bühren, Harald Schubert, Marcus Blum, Stefan Nolte

Published in: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology | Issue 10/2011

Abstract

Background

To investigate the long-term stability and possible cataractogenesis after femtosecond laser treatment of the crystalline lens.

Methods

The crystalline lenses of ten Göttingen minipigs® underwent femtosecond laser treatment. During a subsequent 1-year follow-up, the pigs were monitored by means of slit-lamp examination of the anterior segment and Scheimpflug imaging of the lens.

Results

No laser-induced cataractogenesis was observed during the 1-year follow-up. The laser pattern showed a stable appearance under all examination devices.

Conclusion

Femtosecond laser treatment seems to be no trigger for cataract formation. Moreover, the long-term stability of the laser pattern makes it suitable for applications such as presbyopia treatment.

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Title: Femtosecond laser treatment of the crystalline lens: a 1-year study of possible cataractogenesis in minipigs
Authors: Roland Ackermann
Kathleen S. Kunert
Robert Kammel
Sabine Bischoff
Stephanie C. Bühren
Harald Schubert
Marcus Blum
Stefan Nolte
Publication date: 01-10-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology / Issue 10/2011
Print ISSN: 0721-832X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-702X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-011-1772-z

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Femtosecond laser treatment of the crystalline lens: a 1-year study of possible cataractogenesis in minipigs

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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