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Br J Ophthalmol 83:897-901 doi:10.1136/bjo.83.8.897
  • Original Article
    • Clinical science

Audit of extracapsular cataract extraction and posterior chamber lens implantation as a routine treatment for age related cataract in east Africa

Table 8

Postoperative complications following 461 ECCE with PC-IOL procedures at Kikuyu hospital

No of eyes Complication
Early
15 Severe uveitis postop
9 Hyphaema
4 Raised IOP postop
1 Retained soft lens matter
Late
13 Diabetic retinopathy
10 Sutures removed for astigmatism
5 Cystoid macular oedema
4 Post capsule opacity
2 YAG to anterior capsule remnant
1 Developed macular hole 2 years postop
1 Suppurative keratitis 9 weeks postop. Endophthalmitis and evisceration
1 Postop diplopia, right hypertropia

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