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Surgery for cataract resulting from pars plana vitrectomy combined with fluid/silicone oil exchange is often rewarding in terms of visual acuity improvement. Careful choice of surgical method and suitable modifications of standard technique reduce the incidence of serious complications. Per-operative posterior capsulotomy is a safe method of maintaining a clear visual axis after ECCE.
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Baer, R., Aylward, W. & Leaver, P. Cataract extraction following vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade. Eye 9, 309–312 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1995.60
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