Cataract and lens replacement uses ____ different approaches

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Three Approatches


1) extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE)-partial removal of the capsule, most common method.
2) Intracapsular cataract extraction (ICCE)- removal of lens & surrounding lens capsule-removes cataract in 1 piece.
3) Phacoemulsification-disolves the hard nucleaus by ultrasound, then removes the soft cortex in multiple pieces.

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