Clinical analysis of vitrectomy combined with phacoemulsification for lens dislocation

• Main Authors: Fa Liu, Xin Jin, Hong-Yan Ge, Shuang Ni, Ping Liu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS) 2014-05-01
• Series: Guoji Yanke Zazhi
• Subjects: vitrectomy; phacoemulsification; lens dislocation
• Online Access: http://www.ies.net.cn/cn_publish/2014/5/201405041.pdf

AIM:To investigate the clinical effect of vitrectomy combined with phacoemulsification for treatment of lens dislocation.<p>METHODS: Ninety-two cases(92 eyes)of lens dislocation were included in the study. Pars plana vitrectomy was used to remove the vitreous base and pars plana. Then phacoemulsification was performed. The postoperative recovery of visual acuity and complications were observed. <p>RESULTS: The visual acuity increased in all patients, and there was no serious complication. <p>CONCLUSION: Vitrectomy combined with phacoemulsification is safe and reliable which is worthy for clinical promotion.