Multifocal intraocular lenses are increasingly used in the management of pseudophakic
presbyopia. After multifocal intraocular lens implantation, most patients do not need …

The crystalline lens is a transparent and refractive biconvex structure formed by lens
epithelial cells (LECs) and lens fibers. Lens opacity, also known as cataracts, is the leading …

Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) is a common complication of cataract surgery. The
development of PCO is due to a combination of the processes of proliferation, migration, and …

Femtosecond laser–assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) putatively offers several advantages
over conventional phacoemulsification. We review the current status of FLACS and discuss …

Epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a cellular process involved in many
physiological and pathological conditions. However, in the last decade there has been a …

Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is the most common complication of cataract surgery.
It causes a gradual deterioration of visual acuity, which would otherwise improve after a …

Purpose: Lens epithelial cell (LEC) conversion to myofibroblast is responsible for fibrotic
cataract surgery complications including posterior capsular opacification. While transforming …

Biocompatibility concerns the phenomena that occur within the interactions between
biomaterials and human patients, which ultimately control the performance of many facets of …

Cataract is a common age-related condition that is caused by progressive clouding of the
normally clear lens. Cataract can be effectively treated by surgery; however, like any …

Nowadays, increasingly more attention is being paid to a holistic approach to health, in
which diet contributes to disease prevention. There is growing interest in functional food that …