June 19th, 2009
C-11440 Intraoperative Complications
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Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed operation worldwide. Technological progress has enabled major advances in this procedure. However, as with any surgery there are inherent risks, some of which are related to the increased complexity of the operation. There are four main forms of cataract extraction surgery: intracapsular (ICCE), extracapsular (ECCE), phacoemulsification (PHACO) and manual small incision (MSICS). This article is the first of three that identifies the more common complications that occur intraoperatively during phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Future articles will describe the early and late post-operative complications that may occur.
Author: Louise Stainer BSc (Hons)