Capsular bag distension after optic capture of a sulcus-fixated intraocular lens

Capsular bag distension from occlusion of the circular anterior capsule ope ning by the intraocular lens (IOL) optic is a rare complication of capsulor hexis. The nature and source of fluid remain unclear. We report a case of c apsular bag distension in an eye with an optic-captured, all-poly(methyl me thacrylate), sulcus-fixated IOL. The fluid behind the IOL optic was visible on the first postoperative day and resolved spontaneously by the sixth pos toperative week, We believe that retained viscoelastic material in the caps ular bag was a major contributor to the fluid.