4. If possible, convert a small rupture of the anterior lens capsule into a capsulorrhexis. In this case, the anterior capsular rupture is large, and we use a cystotome to perform a can opener ...

Experienced surgeons are more likely to encounter a posterior capsule rupture during cortex removal than nucleus extraction.This may be because we are aspirating lens material in close proximity ...

It may prevent vitreous prolapse, improve IOL centration, reduce tilt, reduce intraoperative zonule separation and capsule rupture, improve uncorrected visual acuity, and decrease capsular fibrosis.

When they asked surgeons whether posterior capsular rupture and retained lens fragments has occurred over the past year, 6% of experienced surgeons admitted to that complication, compared with 73% ...

Intraoperative complication including posterior capsular rupture, anterior vitrectomy, and zonulysis as well as the site of IOL implantation were documented and post-operative complications ...

Clouding of the lens capsule, or posterior capsule opacification, only occurs as a side effect of cataract surgery. If you’ve never had cataract surgery, it’s nothing to worry about.

A common complication of cataract surgery is posterior capsular opacification (PCO), which leads to cloudy or blurry vision. Learn more about the causes and treatments available.

Evidence-based recommendations on miniature lens system implantation for advanced age-related macular degeneration. ... 5.1 Surgery was stopped in 5% (11/217) of patients because of complications such ...