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capsular fixation

capsular fixation 

Process of inserting an intraocular lens implant into the capsular bag following cataract extraction. See capsulectomy; phacoemulsification.
Millodot: Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science, 7th edition. © 2009 Butterworth-Heinemann
References in periodicals archive
The 71 contributions are arranged in sections addressing capsular fixation, noncapsular fixation, intrascleral haptic fixation, anterior chamber IOL, and iris claw IOL fixation.
Moreover, capsular fixation provides better centration and stabilization of IOL when compared with sulcus fixation.
D J Apple et al (1985) [10] compared indications, advantages and disadvantages of ciliary sulcus and capsular fixation of PC IOL.
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