Vitrectomy to remove a posteriorly dislocated endocapsular tension ring

We treated a patient who had a posteriorly dislocated endocapsular ring ass ociated with decreased vision and intravitreal cortical remnants. The ring was removed by uneventful pars plana vitrectomy. By the last examination, b est corrected visual acuity had improved to 6/12 and intraocular pressure h ad stabilized to within normal limits. A posteriorly dislocated endocapsula r ring is a rare complication of cataract surgery. Its removal by pars plan s vitrectomy under direct observation is effective and safe. (C) 2001 ASCRS and ESCRS.