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119238 The Sudden Cataract Mystery in ICL Surgery
April 2026
Meeting: 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting
Producers: Masayuki Ouchi, MD, PhD
Category: Refractive/Cornea Surgery
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In seconds, a young, clear lens became opaque during ICL surgery. This shocking event repeated in several cases. Following the clues, we uncovered the hidden cause and reproduced it experimentally. This film reveals the mystery and demonstrates a simple technique to prevent it completely.