Table 4 Comparison of the stage at which PCR occurred during cataract surgery and location of IOL implantation between the AC tear and non-AC tear groups.
From: Timing of posterior capsular rupture during cataract surgery
Presence of AC tear, N = 155 eyes | Intact anterior capsulorhexis, N = 887 eyes | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 70.8 ± 14.6 | 69.9 ± 13.1 | 0.65 |
Sex, female:male | 80:75 | 442:445 | 0.82 |
Stage of PCR, n | <0.01 | ||
Hydrodissection | 13 (8.4%) | 27 (3.0%) | |
Phaco | 110 (71.0%) | 510 (57.5%) | |
I/A | 25 (16.1%) | 224 (25.3%) | |
IOL insertion | 5 (3.2%) | 82 (9.2%) | |
Removal of viscoelastic | 2 (1.3%) | 42 (4.7%) | |
Wound hydration | 0 (0%) | 2 (0.2%) | |
Location of IOL implantation, n | <0.01 | ||
Sulcus | 106 (68.4%) | 518 (58.4%) | |
In the Bag | 7 (4.5%) | 110 (12.4%) | |
Anterior chamber | 6 (3.9%) | 18 (2.0%) | |
Sulcus optic capture | 6 (3.9%) | 184 (20.7%) | |
Aphakic | 30 (19.4%) | 57 (6.4%) |
