Intraocular lens implantation: report of 100 cases (50 intracapsular vs. 50 extracapsular)

This paper compares the results of 50 intracapsular lens implants with 50 extracapsular lens implants. The intracapsular lens implants were done from 1969 to 1971 and were considered successful in approximately 70% of the cases as compared to the extracapsular lens implants which were done from 1974 to 1975 and were considered successful in 96% of the cases. Extracapsular cataract extraction with lens implantation is a safe procedure. I believe that 80% of all cataract surgery within the next 10 years will be performed with extracapsular extraction and lens implantation.