PUBLICATION EXCLUSIVE: PCO treatment would disrupt cataract surgery

The No. 1 unmet need in cataract surgery today is a safe and effective method to prevent posterior capsular opacity. Our inability to conquer the biology of the lens capsule and subcapsular epithelium after cataract surgery, which includes epithelial cell proliferation, fibrous metaplasia of cells resulting in capsular haze/fibrosis and secondary capsular contraction, is not only a cause of significant vision loss for our patients but also a major barrier to the development of a functional accommodating IOL. Amazing to me, no major strategic has focused significant resources on solving (Read more...)

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