Pseudophakic retinal detachments and post-operative visual acuity

We reviewed 254 cases of extracapsular cataract extraction and posterior chamber intraocular lenses (ECCE & IOL) which were performed between the years 1983 and 1985 at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of pseudo-phakic retinal detachment in uncomplicated cases of ECCE & IOL. The incidence of retinal detachment (RD) was found to be 0.79% overall. The incidence of other post-operative complications such as posterior capsular thickening was 2.8% and of cystoid macular oedema 1.2%.