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December 2013 cells behind the IOL optic. It can be treated successfully by opening the posterior capsule centrally with an Nd: YAG laser. 3. Snowflake degeneration is a slowly progressive opacification associated with lenses made of PMMA, resulting from long-term exposure to ultraviolet light. The snowflake lesions are typically found within the anterior third of the optic substance. They are generally not observed in the periphery (due to protection from the iris), and do not disappear in the dry state. This type of degeneration has been observed mostly in lenses implanted between the early 1980s and mid 1990s. 4. Glistenings are fluid-filled microvacuoles, most often associated with hydrophobic acrylic lenses. They can typically be found within the entire optic substance of the lens, and unlike the lesions involved in snowflake degeneration, glistenings disappear when the lens is dry. 5. Cell deposits may be observed on the IOL surface after cataract surgery, and usually are composed of giant cells, macrophages, and fibroblast-like cells. They usually degenerate and detach from the IOL surface in the postoperative period. If necessary, they can be "dusted off" the IOL surface by using a Nd:YAG laser. EW 7. Ozaki L. The barrier function of the posterior capsule. Am Intra-Ocular Implant Soc J 1984;10:182-4. Editors' note: Drs. Morris, Werner, and Mamalis are affiliated with the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. They have no financial interests related to this article. THINK PATIENT SAFETY "LENSAR's collection of imaging technologies makes it possible to precisely image the exact location and contour of the posterior capsule, which is the 'Holy Grail' for performing safe ReLACS." – Kerry Assil, MD EW CATARACT Contact information Morris: caleb.morris@duke.edu Mamalis: nick.mamalis@hsc.utah.edu Werner: liliana.werner@hsc.utah.edu At LENSAR™, we're always thinking ahead. That's why we designed the LENSAR Laser System with your patients' safety in mind. LENSAR's rotating camera captures up to 16 images from the anterior cornea to the posterior capsule and reconstructs a 3-D model of the eye. Because you'll see exactly where the relevant anatomy is in the eye for all grades of white or brunescent cataracts, you can feel secure in designing and executing an optimum treatment that will maximize outcomes without putting your patients at risk. The LENSAR Laser System. Designed for patient safety, designed for you. Learn more at LENSAR.com References 1. Bergren RL, Brown GC, Duker JS. Prevalence and association of asteroid hyalosis with systemic diseases. Am J Ophthalmol 1991;111:289–93. 2. Winkler J, Lunsdorf H. Ultrastructure and composition of asteroid bodies. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2001;42:902–7. 3. Werner L. Causes of intraocular lens opacification or discoloration. J Cataract Refract Surg 2007;33:713-26 (Review). 4. Foot L, Werner L, Gills JP, et al. Surface calcification of silicone plate intraocular lenses in patients with asteroid hyalosis. Am J Ophthalmol 2004;137:979–87. 5. Werner L, Kollarits CR, Mamalis N, Olson RJ. Surface calcification of a 3-piece silicone intraocular lens in a patient with asteroid hyalosis: a clinicopathologic case report. Ophthalmology 2005;112:447-52. 6. Stringham J, Werner L, Monson B, Theodosis R, Mamalis N. Calcification of different designs of silicone intraocular lenses in eyes with asteroid hyalosis. Ophthalmology 2010;117:1486-92. 23 Scan to hear from fellow surgeons why LENSAR is the intelligent choice for cataract surgery.