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ReviewFrontiers in medicine2024

Exploring anterion capsular contraction syndrome in cataract surgery: insights into pathogenesis, clinical course, influencing factors, and intervention approaches.

Xuanqiao Lin, Dongmei Ma, Jin Yang

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Review in Frontiers in medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed.

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  9. Anterior Capsular Contraction Syndrome in Cataract Surgery: A Review of Challenges and Solutions.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Xuanqiao Lin *Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Dongmei Ma *Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Jin YangEye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anterior capsular contraction syndrome (ACCS) is a challenging complication that can occur following phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Characterized by capsular bag wrinkling, intraocular lens (IOL) decentration and tilt, ACCS can have negative effects on visual outcomes and patient satisfaction. This review aims to investigate the pathogenesis, clinical course, influencing factors, and intervention approaches for ACCS after cataract surgery. By understanding the underlying mechanisms and identifying factors that contribute to ACCS, surgeons can enhance their ability to predict and manage this complication. Various intervention strategies are discussed, highlighting their importance in reducing complications and improving surgical outcomes. However, further research is needed to determine optimal prevention and management strategies through long-term follow-up and comparative analyses. Advancements in this field will ultimately lead to improved visual outcomes and optimized cataract surgery for patients.

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capsular contraction syndromecapsular tension ringcataract surgeryintraocular lenseslaser anterior capsulotomy

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PMID38439904
PMCPMC10911763

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