Factors that influence the development of posterior capsule opacification with a polyacrylic intraocular lens

Posterior capsule opacification following 20- and 23-gauge phacovitrectomy (posterior capsule opacification following phacovitrectomy)

“…However, PCO remains one of the most common complications after cataract surgery. Numerous investigators have revealed three factors predominantly contributing to the incidence and degree of PCO: surgical technique, [8][9][10][11] IOL design, 12,13 and IOL material. In the present study, the same IOL SA60AT was implanted in all of the cases, indicating surgical procedure (technique) is only difference among the groups.…”

Anterior capsule relaxing incisions with neodymium:YAG laser for patients at high-risk for anterior capsule contraction

“…Making a large capsulorhexis is effective; however, a capsulorhexis larger than the IOL optic leads to more posterior capsule fibrosis. [14][15][16] In addition, because only the optic material is associated with less anterior capsule contraction, 17,18 and only slightly so, implanting a certain IOL type would not be enough to prevent severe contraction. Furthermore, although surgeons may assume that intraoperative relaxing incisions created with scissors are effective, relaxing incisions made in the anterior capsule rim often extend to the capsule equator after aspiration of ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs).…”

Hydrophobic versus double-square-edged hydrophilic foldable acrylic intraocular lens: Effect on posterior capsule opacification

“…Cataract surgeons tend to use IOLs with larger optics to prevent PCO. Studies 18,19 have found that PCO is reduced when the anterior capsulorhexis is in complete contact with the anterior IOL surface, which is easier to achieve with a larger optic. The IOLs we implanted had an optic diameter of 6.00 mm.…”

“…Regarding surgical technique, 360-degree overlap of the CCC and IOL optic is essential to prevent PCO because it provides an effective barrier. 19 It is important to consider the IOL optic size when evaluating PCO. Cataract surgeons tend to use IOLs with larger optics to prevent PCO.…”

“…However, PCO remains one of the most common complications of cataract surgery. Studies show that there are 3 main factors in the incidence and degree of PCO; that is, surgical technique, [16][17][18][19] IOL design, 20,21 and IOL material. Regarding surgical technique, 360-degree overlap of the CCC and IOL optic is essential to prevent PCO because it provides an effective barrier.…”