Posterior optic capture of intraocular lens in difficult cases of pediatric cataract

Abstract

We describe the technique of posterior optic capture without anterior vitrectomy in two difficult cases of pediatric cataract. We demonstrate how a three-piece foldable intraocular lens can be maneuvered behind the posterior capsule after an improvised posterior capsulotomy. This technique provided excellent intraocular lens (IOL) stability with the absence of lens epithelial cell proliferation in infants with altered posterior capsule morphology.

Keywords

• lenticonus
• optic capture
• pediatric cataract
• persistent fetal vasculature