Posterior chamber lens implantation combined with pars plana vitrectomy.

PURPOSE

To assess the outcome of cataract extraction and posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation combined with pars plana vitrectomy.

SETTING

Ophthalmic ward in a district general hospital.

METHODS

This study evaluated seven consecutive patients who had cataract extraction, IOL implantation, and pars plana vitrectomy in one procedure. Four patients were diabetic, and three had perforating eye injuries with cataract formation and intraocular foreign bodies.

RESULTS

No significant postoperative complications occurred, and the posterior chamber lenses were well tolerated. In all cases, good subjective visual improvement was achieved and visualization of the posterior pole was excellent.

CONCLUSION

Combining cataract extraction with posterior chamber IOL implantation and vitrectomy in one procedure may be indicated, especially if there is traumatic rupture of the lens capsule.