Abstract:fibroblasts and causing fibrotic changes in the bag. There is no evidence, of which we are aware, that removing LECs leads to an underlying capsular abnormality. It is our view that the risks for adverse events from not performing LEC removal far outweigh the potential benefits in capsular bag maintenance. 5 In the dead bag condition, we believe a capsular abnormality or some trophic process occurs in the presence of remaining LECs and precludes their growth and long-term survival.It is still not clear where t… Show more
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