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    • Surgical Complications
    • Intraocular Lens Technology

    Background:

    • Cataract surgery is a common procedure with generally low complication rates.
    • Intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation can occur, impacting visual outcomes.
    • The role of prior or subsequent vitrectomy in cataract surgery complications requires further elucidation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between vitrectomy and the occurrence of complicated cataract surgery.
    • To determine if the timing of vitrectomy (pre- or post-cataract surgery) influences complication types.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 98 cases involving complicated cataract surgery and/or delayed IOL dislocation.
    • Analysis of patient histories to identify those who underwent vitrectomy.
    • Categorization of complications based on the timing of vitrectomy relative to cataract surgery.

    Main Results:

    • 9.2% (9 out of 98) of patients had a history of vitrectomy.
    • All patients with a vitrectomy history experienced complicated cataract surgery.
    • Six patients with pre-cataract surgery vitrectomy had intraoperative complications.
    • Three patients with post-cataract surgery vitrectomy experienced delayed IOL dislocation.

    Conclusions:

    • Vitrectomy history is significantly associated with complicated cataract surgery.
    • Pre-cataract surgery vitrectomy may increase the risk of intraoperative complications.
    • Post-cataract surgery vitrectomy can be a risk factor for delayed IOL dislocation.