Anterior capsular contraction syndrome is an uncommon but well-known complication associated with continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis performed during cataract surgery. It remains asymptomatic unless the constriction progresses to involve the visual axis or causes late intraocular lens-related complications. A male patient in his 50s presented with severely decreased vision in his right eye 2 years after uneventful cataract surgery. Slit-lamp biomicroscopy revealed capsular phimosis and a dense, central, fibrous plaque with total occlusion of the anterior capsulorhexis opening. Neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet laser anterior capsulotomy and vitrectorhexis were attempted, but proved ineffective. Surgical excision with manual cutting of the fibrotic membrane was performed, successfully clearing the visual axis and restoring vision.

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