title: Visual outcome of cataract extraction and lens implantation complicated by vitreous loss.
abstract: A retrospective study of 62 cases of planned extracapsular cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation complicated by vitreous loss revealed a visual outcome of 20/20 to 20/40 in 34 eyes (54.8%), 20/50 to 20/80 in 16 eyes (25.8%), 20/100 to 20/400 in six eyes (9.7%), and worse than 20/400 in six eyes (9.7%). If preexisting ocular diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration are eliminated, 77.3% achieved a visual acuity of 20/40 or better.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Balent
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Civerchia
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mohamadi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000293:injuries*