Corneal epithelial defects were more common after vitrectomy surgery using hand-held infusion lenses than after surgery using sew-on lenses and did not occur with the noncontact lens system. In addition, reducing the operative time may independently reduce the risk of epithelial defects, regardless of lens type.
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