Phacoemulsification relies on the presence of an intact posterior lens capsule for safe completion of the procedure, leaving an intact posterior lens capsule for the insertion of a posterior chamber ...

Encountering a posterior capsule rupture (PCR) and handling it effectively is quite a challenging task for the surgeon, especially when the PCR occurs in the initial stages of cataract surgery when ...

The menisci are semi-lunar wedge-shaped fibrocartilaginous structures which act as shock absorbers, spreading the load on the articular surfaces of the knee. The menisci can be damaged (often a tear) ...

Scaffolds are an essential component of the tissue engineering triad concept and should provide form, fixation and function, as well as drive tissue formation Natural scaffold materials are highly ...