Postoperative capsular bag distension

J Cataract Refract Surg. 1992 May;18(3):310-7. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(13)80910-8.

Abstract

Seven cases of capsular bag distension following capsulorhexis and phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens insertion are presented. The proposed physiological mechanism, associated consequences, and complications and treatment are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anterior Chamber / pathology
  • Cataract Extraction / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Lens Capsule, Crystalline / surgery*
  • Lens Diseases / etiology
  • Lenses, Intraocular / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myopia / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Visual Acuity