title: Postoperative capsular bag distension.
abstract: Seven cases of capsular bag distension following capsulorhexis and phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens insertion are presented. The proposed physiological mechanism, associated consequences, and complications and treatment are presented.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Holtz
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000473:pathology; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007905:Lens Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009216:Myopia / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014792:Visual Acuity