Leaving the capsule behind in cataract surgery is advantageous because it –a) Prevents cystoid macular edemab) Decreases endothelial damagec) Progressively improves visiond) Decreased chance of retinal detachmente) Decreased chance of endophthalmitis
Correct Answer: abde
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 decreased by ECCE are :-
Vitreous prolapse & loss
Endophthalmitis
Cystoid macular edema
Aphakic glaucoma
Fibrous & endothelial ingrowth
Retinal detachment
Neovascular glaucoma
Corneal endothelial damage
Anterior uveitis
So, almost all complications are decreased by ECCE except for after cataract, which occurs with ECCE.
Once again I remind that any of the complications can occur with ECCE, but the chances are reduced.
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