title: Extracapsular surgery and lens implantation.
abstract: Extracapsular surgery is an ideal type of cataract surgery in combination with lens implantation insofar as stability and fixation of the lens is greatly enhanced. However, a number of complications can be expected. The main probelms of extracapsular surgery is posterior capsule opacification. This is due to regeneration of germinal lens fibers. To prevent this a complete removal of cortical lens matter is advisable, even in lens implantation. This however requires special lenses, which have additional iris fixation.
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D001036:Aphakia, Postcataract / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007908:Lens, Crystalline; D007909:Lenses; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects