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Intraoperative Complications with Initial Cataract Surgery by Treatment Group
| Complication | Treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| CL (57 Patients) |
IOL (57 Patients) |
|
| Iris prolapse | 2 (4%) | 12 (21%) |
| Hyphema | 3 (5%) | 2 (4%) |
| Iris damage | 1 (2%) | 3 (5%) |
| Retained cortex | 1 (2%) | 1 (2%) |
| Cornea cloudy | 1 (2%) | 1 (2%) |
| Iris sphincterotomy | 0 (0%) | 1 (2%) |
| Lens fragment in vitreous | 0 (0%) | 1 (2%) |
| Rupture posterior capsule | 0 (0%) | 1 (2%) |
| At least 1 complication* | 6 (11%) | 16 (28%) |
Comparison of treatment groups: p-value = .031
