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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2024; 241(04): 367-368
DOI: 10.1055/a-2215-8413
DOI: 10.1055/a-2215-8413
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Hypopyon and Vision Loss after Initially Complication-Free Cataract Surgery
Hypopyon und Sehverschlechterung nach komplikationsloser Kataraktoperation
A 71-year-old man was referred for cataract surgery in the right eye, while the other eye was operated previously. The best-corrected visual acuity was 20/40 OD and 20/50 OS preoperatively at the baseline visit.
Publication History
Received: 08 October 2023
Accepted: 20 November 2023
Article published online:
23 April 2024
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