[Cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation after vitrectomy].
OBJECTIVE
To study the characteristics of cataract extraction and surgical techniques in cases following vitrectomy.


METHODS
Extra-capsular extraction/phacoemulsification of cataract and intra-ocular lens implantation were performed under vitreous irrigation.


RESULTS
Of 37 cases (40 eyes), 31 eyes (77.5%) had obtained post-operative visual acuity > or = 0.1, 12 eyes (30.0%) > or = 0.3. The complications included nuclear dislocation into vitreous cavity (1 eye) and vitreous hemorrhage (1 eye) in the operation, and rubeosis iridis (1 eye) and pupillary capture (1 eye) after the operation.


CONCLUSIONS
Anti-hypotony must be emphasized in the operation of cataract extraction after vitrectomy, and the vitreous irrigation is a good way against hypotony, extra-capsular extraction is more suitable than phacoemulsification in cases with hard nucleus.
Bao
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Department of Ophthalmology, People's Hospital, Beijing Medical University.
Jiang
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Li
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014822:Vitreous Body