Retrospective Analyses of Potential Risk Factors for Posterior Capsule Opacification after Cataract Surgery

Abstract

Age <60 years, diabetes, lens nucleus hardness of III-V, ECCE, postvitrectomy, and a hydrophilic IOL were significantly associated with the formation of PCO. Estimation of the incidence of and risk factors for PCO should help in patients counseling and in the design of treatment protocols to reduce or prevent its development.