Ultrasonographic findings in patients examined in cataract detection-andtreatment campaigns: a retrospective study

INTRODUCTION: A cataract is defined as an opacity of any portion of the lens, regardless of visual acuity. In some advanced cases of cataracts, in which good fundus visualization is not possible, an ultrasound examination provides better assessment of the posterior segment of the globe. OBJECTIVES:...

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Main Authors: Marcio Henrique Mendes, Alberto Jorge Betinjane, Adhele de Sá Cavalcante, Cheng Te Cheng, Newton Kara-José
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2009-01-01
Series:Clinics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322009000700005