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Residual lens cortex material: potential risk factor for endophthalmitis after phacoemulsification cataract surgery.
Lou Bingsheng, Lin Xiaofeng, Luo Lixia, Yang Yao, Chen Yanting, Liu Yizhi
J Cataract Refract SurgFeb 20130 citationsBasic Science
Residual lens cortex significantly promotes bacterial growth, increasing endophthalmitis risk after phacoemulsification if ocular contamination occurs. Therefore, complete cortex removal is crucial.