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Incidence, characteristics, outcomes and confidence in managing posterior capsular rupture during cataract surgery in the UK: an ophthalmology trainees' perspective.

Michael GrintonJaswant SandhuAudrey Shwe-TinDavid H W SteelDarren Shu Jeng Tingnull null
Published in: Eye (London, England) (2020)
We observed a low PCR rate among the trainees in our region, with the majority of cases achieving good visual outcome. A significant reduction in PCR rate was observed at the threshold of >500 cases. There is however a lack of confidence among trainees in managing PCR, highlighting the need for devising new training strategies in this area.
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