What is Posterior capsule opacification in Ocular Surgery?

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Minimally invasive procedure using gas injection to repair certain types of retinal detachment.

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Clouding of the posterior lens capsule following cataract surgery, causing decreased vision.

PCO secondary cataract

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Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
Posterior capsule opacification IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	Clouding of the posterior lens capsule following cataract surgery, causing decre...

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