Leaving the capsule behing in catyaract surgery is advantageous because it –
Correct Answer: Prevents cystoid macular edema
Description: First keep in your mind that any of the described complication can occur with either ICCE or ECCE. However, ECCE (leaving capsule behind) decreases the chances of many complications. Complications dereased by ECCE are:- i) Vitreous prolapse & loss ii)Endophthalmitis iii)Cystoied macular edema iv) Aphakic glaucoma v) Fibrous & ednothelial ingrowth vi) Retinal detachment (Ref: Ophthalmology by Duker 2nd/e p.484)
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