Most common complication of extracapsular cataract surgery is –
Correct Answer: Opacificatiton of posterior capsule
Description: In extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE), major poion of anterior capsule with epithelium, nucleus and coex are removed; leaving behind intact posterior capsule. So, opacificatiton of posterior capsule is the most common complication of extracapsular cataract surgery. Corneal complications and iritis/other inflammation are common post-operative complications.
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