Management of dense membranous after cataract by vitreous cutter through a limbal approach

Twenty six consequetive cases [27 eyes] with dense membranous after cataract had been operated upon; using vitreous cutter through a limbal approach in a period between March, 1984- Dec., 1984. The follow up periods varying between 9 months - 11/2 year. Anatomically, all patients regained a wide clear pupillary area with a quiescent recovery period. Visual acuity was 6/18 or better in 80% of cases. Cases with non improvement of visual acuity were due to pre-existing retinal or macular diseases. Thus in conclusion, vitreous cutter [limbal appraoch] can be a very useful tool against dense membranous after cataract