Rear polar cataract - a surgical challenge

Abstract

Posterior polar cataract, a form of congenital cataract, is a surgical challenge due to the increased incidence of intraoperative complications, namely rupture of the posterior capsule. Multiple techniques for approaching posterior polar cataracts are described in the literature. Regardless of the technique used, the main goal of any surgeon is to avoid postoperative complications. This can be achieved by excluding the hydrodissection stage and minimizing turbulence in the anterior chamber by minimizing manipulations in the capsular sac. Posterior polar cataract remains a surgical challenge. Careful planning of the surgical stages and the use of simple but extremely necessary techniques would minimize or even rule out the risk of rupture of the posterior capsule while avoiding further complications.