Table 3 Stage of cataract surgery during which the posterior capsular rupture occurred.

From: Timing of posterior capsular rupture during cataract surgery

Stage

Number of eyes, N (%)

Hydrodissection

40 (3%)

Phacoemulsification

621 (60%)

IA

248 (24%)

IOL implantation

87 (8%)

Removal of viscoelastic

44 (4%)

Hydration of wounds

2 (1%)