Leaving the capsule behing in catyaract surgery is advantageous because it -
First keep in your mind that any of the described complication can occur with either ICCE or ECCE. However, ECCE (leaving capsule behind) decreases the chances of many complications. Complications dereased by ECCE are:- i) Vitreous prolapse & loss ii)Endophthalmitis iii)Cystoied macular edema iv) Aphakic glaucoma v) Fibrous & ednothelial ingrowth vi) Retinal detachment (Ref: Ophthalmology by Duker 2nd/e p.484)
Prevents cystoid macular edema
Decreases endothelial damage
Progressively improves vision
Decreased chance of retinal detachement
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