Posterior Vertical Capsulotomy with Optic Entrapment of Intraocular Lens in Childhood Cataract for Prevention of Capsule Opacification

The aim of this work was to Evaluate Posterior Vertical Capsulotomy with Optic Entrapment of IOL in pediatric Cataract as a modified surgical technique for Prevention of PCO.The study included 20 eyes divided into two groups: group A that underwent Posterior Vertical Capsulotomy with Optic Entrapment of IOL and group B that underwent posterior capsulotomy and anterior vitrectomy, each group included 10 eyes.The success rate was 90% in both groups.Posterior Vertical Capsulotomy with Optic Entrapment of IOL was found to be a safe and good technique for Prevention of PCO in pediatric cataract.