title: Capsule contraction after continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis.
abstract: We report two cases of capsular bag contraction that occurred within 1 month after continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis, phacoemulsification, and intraocular lens implantation. Neither patient had a known risk for this complication. Both patients had a neodymium:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy, which disrupted the capsulorhexis margin and led to prompt capsular bag distension.
authors.affiliation: Servizio di Ottica Fisiopatologica, Policlinico S. Orsola, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Scorolli
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Martini
authors.forename: S Z
authors.initials: SZ
authors.lastname: Scalinci
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Scorolli
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Meduri
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D007905:Lens Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications