Lens & Cataract

Small diameter anterior capsulorhexis.

May be complicated with purse string anterior capsule contracture which may lead to:
- Reduce vision
- Zonular stretching
- IOL compression
- IOL dislocation
- Ciliary body traction
- Hypotonous choroidal effusions
Treatment: Neodynium: YAG laser anterior capsulotomy for significant anterior capsule contracture.

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