Abstract:The biocompatibilities of two silicones ("Homburg" and "St. Wendel" silicone) and "Perspex CQ" (Titmus Eurocon Kontaktlinsen GmbH, Aschaffenburg) were tested in rabbits' eyes using the anterior chamber implantation test. Test criteria were iris folds, corneal opacification, fibrin flocks, and iris hyperemia. All the materials proved to be sufficiently biocompatible for use in the production of intraocular lenses. The two silicones appear to cause corneal opacification more often than "Perspex CQ". "Homburg" si… Show more
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