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Foldable evrsus Nonfoldable Lens

Good Morning;
There are many discussions on the differences between foldable and nonfoldable IOLs.
The advantages of the foldable are very well know. My question is:
Is there any instances where a Nonfoldable IOL would be advantageous?
Thank you very much:
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233488 tn?1310693103
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The foldable IOL with the smaller incision size is more important.

JCH III MD
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Is there any advantage to use the nonfoldable IOL with a very myopic eye to provide some "stability" to the eye? ie: would the nonfoldable IOL lessen the chance of a detachment of the retina for a very myopic eye.
Thankyou very much:
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233488 tn?1310693103
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The only advantage is that the nonfoldable is larger and puts the edge of the IOL further away from the pupil. Its disadvanage is that it requires a larger incision.

JCH IIIMD
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