Abstract
Objective: To assess the Frequency and the types of Posterior Capsular Opacification after extra capsular
cataract extraction and posterior chamber intraocular lens (PMMA) implantation.
Study Design: Descriptive study
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Ophthalmology Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi from May 2003
to May 2005.
Materials and Methods: TWO hundred patients, with age ranges from 55 to 80 years, having uncomplicated
senile mature cataracts who underwent ECCE with PCIOL over a period of one yearwere selected for the study
At 6th Month post operatively the patients were examined for any evidence of posterior capsular opacification
with its type and the results were analyzed
Results: At 6 months follow up 70 patients (35%) developed posterior capsular opacification. Out of these 70
patients, 40 patients (57%) showed capsularfibrosis and30 patients (43 %) Elschnig pearls,
Conclusion Our study revealed that the occurrence of posterior capsular opacification with PMMA intra ocular
lens is high leading to significant number of patients Wth visually disabling complication in the post operative
period.
Qaim Ali Khan, Yasir Iqbal, Sohail Zia, Fuad Khan Niazi. (2013) Posterior Capsular Opacification after Cataract Surgery, Journal of Islamic International Medical College, Volume-8, Issue-1.
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