Secondary closure of posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis in normal eyes and eyes at risk for postoperative inflammation

Abstract

Reclosure of the PCCC occurred in both groups, although the frequency of reclosure was slightly higher in the inflammation group. Although PCCC does not prevent posterior capsule opacification in all cases, it is useful in specific situations.

Routine posterior optic buttonholing for eradication of posterior capsule opacification in adults

“…However, even this barrier may be overrun by LECs, occasionally resulting in a contiguous membrane occluding the PPCCC opening (posterior epithelial ongrowth), especially in eyes of young individuals and those at risk for developing postoperative inflammation. [8][9][10][11] A low capsulotomy rate reflects the absence of visiondisturbing PCO in the center. However, peripheral opacities may be significant.…”

Spontaneous closure of Nd:YAG posterior capsulotomy in capsular blockage syndrome

“…Surgical capsulotomy closure has also been reported in eyes at risk (uveitic, young adults). 10 We report spontaneous closure of a Nd:YAG posterior capsulotomy for capsular blockage syndrome 1 week post-surgery, requiring repeat capsulotomy. This may be due to phimosis, but more likely from LEC migration.…”

Anterior vitreous face behavior with AcrySof in pediatric cataract surgery

“…The disadvantage of a smaller PCCC is the visual axis obscuration caused by the proliferation of the lens epithelial cells from the PCCC margin. [22][23][24][25] The reported incidence of visual axis obscuration with PMMA IOLs is 60% to 100% when capsulotomy is not combined with anterior vitrectomy. 26 In our study, we reported that in children younger than 5 years who underwent PCCC without anterior vitrectomy using PMMA IOLs, 62.5% developed visual axis obscuration at an average follow-up of 13.3 months.…”