LAUSR

The human crystalline lens is a biconvex structure enveloped in a thin capsular bag. The capsule is thinnest (2–4 microns) at the central posterior pole, making it vulnerable to rupture during surgery. Posterior capsule rupture (PCR), or posterior capsule rent, is defined as a breach in the integrity of this posterior capsule. Its incidence during cataract surgery has been estimated to be around 0.45%–7.9%, depending on the experience of the surgeon. A PCR can cause the vitreous to prolapse into the anterior chamber (AC) and even become incarcerated in surgical incisions. This can potentially lead to serious vision‐threatening complications like retinal detachment, cystoid macular edema, and endophthalmitis.[1]