Objetivos: Avaliar se o treinamento realizado com o simulador cirúrgico de catarata Eyesi e o seu currículo de exercícios padrão são efetivos em melhorar o desempenho de cirurgiões de catarata em formação na confecção de capsulorrexe em cápsulas de alta tensão realizadas no simulador. Métodos: Analisamos retrospectivamente relatórios de treinamento de residentes de 2º e 3º ano e fellows de catarata que realizaram o curso versão 2.1 de treinamento com o simulador cirúrgico de catarata Eyesi no período de maio […]

Two cases of late capsular block syndrome are reported. They were observed nine and five years after facoemulsification, in one eye with pseudoexfoliation syndrome and the other operated on for glaucoma with a functioning bleb. There was a large amount of milky material behind the intraocular lens, and reduction of the visual acuity (four lines of the Snellen chart in both cases). The condition was promptly resolved through minimal YAG laser posterior capsulotomy.

We present a case of early capsular block syndrome that was treated by re-operation on the second post operative day. We discuss the major characteristics of the syndrome, possible predisposing factors, therapeutic options and highlight the importance of its correct recognition. We also speculate about another possible risk factor, an intraocular lens with a optic part about 6mm or more.