[1,017 cases of posterior chamber IOL implantation]

Based on 1,017 consecutive cases (1,119 eyes) of modern extracapsular extraction with posterior chamber IOL implantation, the authors report their experience in the management of 11 complications, such as turbid posterior capsule, iris synechiae, pupil capture, etc. The period of follow-up ranged from 2 to 68 months, averaging 18.4 months. Disregarding 76 eyes of low vision due to preoperative fundus diseases, 981 (94.1%) of the 1,043 eyes operated achieved corrected vision of 0.5 or better.