A patients who received AcrySof IOLs that came in the AcryPak had some degree of glistenings. There was also a significant decrease in contrast sensitivity compared with that of fellow eyes with silicone IOLs. The glistenings are likely caused by water vacuoles that form within the lens after hydration within the eyes. Further studies are necessary to assess the exact cause of these glistenings.

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Retinal detachments following modern cataract surgery in high myopia are much less common than previously reported. We attribute this to small incision size, continued maintenance of the anterior chamber, posterior chamber IOL implantation, and lack of intraoperative complications.