[The results of intracapsular extraction in uveal cataracts]

Remote results (from 10 to 20 years) after operation in 36 patients with uveal cataracts and adhesion and obliteration of the pupil have shown a slight rise of visual acuity to 0.09-0.1 in 24 eyes, this being connected with lesion of the choroid, retina, atrophy of the optic nerve, cornea, vitreous body, atrophy of the optic nerve. In 19 eyes uveitis recurred. Surgical technique and the choice for the terms of operation are pointed out. A conclusion is made that massive antiinflammatory therapy with prescription of corticosteroids should be carried out in the postoperative period.