Capsulorhexis contracture in phacoemulsification surgery

Ophthalmic Surg. 1994 Jul;25(7):477-8.

Abstract

We report two cases of capsulorhexis contracture and eventual complete closure after phacoemulsification surgery. The closures significantly decreased vision, but vision improved in both cases following successful Nd:YAG laser treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cataract Extraction / adverse effects*
  • Contracture / etiology
  • Contracture / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Lens Capsule, Crystalline / surgery*
  • Lens Diseases / etiology
  • Lens Diseases / surgery*
  • Lenses, Intraocular
  • Visual Acuity