title: Optic capture in complicated laser-assisted cataract surgery.
abstract: An 84-year-old woman had routine laser-assisted cataract surgery with anterior laser capsulotomy and lens fragmentation. During hydropolishing of the posterior capsule, an unexpected posterior capsule rupture occurred without vitreous loss. The haptics of the intraocular lens (IOL) were implanted in the ciliary sulcus, and the IOL optic was fixated in the capsular bag by the anterior laser capsulotomy. The postoperative visual outcome was excellent, and no further complications occurred. In cases of posterior capsule rupture, anterior laser capsulotomy of an appropriate size, position, and circularity facilitates secure positioning of the IOL.
  
  
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  Dr. Dick is a consultant to Abbott Medical Optics, Inc. Dr. Schultz has no financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
authors.affiliation: From Ruhr University Eye Hospital, Bochum, Germany. Electronic address: tim.schultz@kk-bochum.de.
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schultz
authors.affiliation: From Ruhr University Eye Hospital, Bochum, Germany.
authors.forename: H Burkhard
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Dick
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D057851:Posterior Capsular Rupture, Ocular / Q000209:etiology*; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence; D055675:Viscosupplements / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D055675:Viscosupplements