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Most common complication of extracapsular cataract surgery is -

A
Retinal detachment
B
Opacificatiton of posterior capsule
C
Vitreous haemorrhage
D
None
High-Yield Explanation
In extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE), major poion of anterior capsule with epithelium, nucleus and coex are removed; leaving behind intact posterior capsule. So, opacificatiton of posterior capsule is the most common complication of extracapsular cataract surgery. Corneal complications and iritis/other inflammation are common post-operative complications.

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