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Table 1 Comparison of the two methods of phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) implantation

From: A novel ophthalmic viscosurgical device-free phakic intraocular lens implantation makes myopic surgery safer

 

OVD-free PIOL implantation

Standard PIOL implantation

Number of side port(s)

2

1, or none

OVD usage

No

Yes

OVD removal

No

Yes

Unfolding of the PIOL

Quick

Slow

Consumption of BSS

Less

More

Duration of surgery

Short

Long

  1. OVD = Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device
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