Intraoperative conversion from phacoemulsification to manual extracapsular cataract extraction.

摘要

Despite the high success rate of phacoemulsification cataract extraction, there are times when continuing the planned operation is no longer desirable. The cataract surgeon must then choose between converting to manual extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) or referring the patient for cataract extraction through a pars plana approach. Several studies have looked at the outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy for retained lens material. However, few or no studies have examined the outcome of phacoemulsification cataract extraction converted to ECCE. We performed a retrospective case-note review to evaluate indications for and visual results of phacoemulsification cataract extractions converted to ECCE at our hospital.