Capsular block syndrome as a complication of phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation

    ABSTRACT

    

    Capsular block syndrome as a complication of phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation

    

    B.E. Malyugin, A|.A. Verzin, A.V. Vlasenko

    

    The S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow

    

    Capsular block syndrome as a complication after phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation when the capsular bag is distended by an accumulation of particular substance between the optical surface of the IOL and the posterior capsule has been not widely highlighted in the national scientific literature. The article presents a review of publications of foreign authors describing this phenomenon, its etiology, classification and methods of treatment.

    Key words: cataract, capsular bag, phacoemulsification, capsular bag implantation, capsular block syndrome, secondary cataract, continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis.