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  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Complications

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  • Capsular block syndrome (CBS) is a rare, delayed complication following cataract surgery.
  • Limited coverage exists in Russian scientific literature regarding CBS.
  • Understanding CBS is crucial for effective patient management post-surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe 5 cases of capsular block syndrome (CBS).
  • To highlight diagnostic methods for CBS.
  • To evaluate management strategies and outcomes for CBS.

Main Methods:

  • Case series analysis of 5 patients with CBS.
  • Diagnostic tools included slit-lamp biomicroscopy and anterior segment optical coherence tomography.
  • Treatment modalities involved observation, YAG-laser puncture, and YAG-laser posterior capsulotomy.

Main Results:

  • All 5 cases presented with a retro-optical space filled with varying content.
  • Reduced visual acuity was observed in all patients.
  • Yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser (YAG-laser) interventions led to improved visual functions.

Conclusions:

  • Capsular block syndrome (CBS) is a significant cause of decreased visual acuity post-cataract surgery.
  • Anterior segment OCT and slit-lamp biomicroscopy are effective diagnostic tools for CBS.
  • YAG-laser treatment offers a viable solution for managing CBS and restoring vision.