Alterations of the anterior lens capsule in vitrectomized eyes with silicone oil tamponade.

Background And Objective: To investigate the electron microscopic findings of the anterior lens capsule in vitrectomized eyes with silicone oil tamponade.

Patients And Methods: Ten eyes of 10 consecutive patients aged 39 to 74 years who had cataract surgery combined with silicone oil removal from December 2006 to May 2009 were included in the study. The control group included 10 patients with cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation without history of systemic or other ocular disease.