Bilateral Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment After Uneventful Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery: A Case Report and Literature Review

Cureus 2026 Open access

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Authors: Shahmeer H Noori, Diya Baker, Syed Mohammed Shahid, Doaa Kerwat, Nick Kopsachilis, Lorenzo Motta
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.102644
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Abstract

A 72-year-old man developed a non-simultaneous bilateral rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), three months after bilateral sequential uneventful phacoemulsification cataract surgery performed through a 2.75 mm clear cornea incision by the same high-volume cataract surgeon. The patient was of Indian background and a high myope. Meticulous retinal evaluation had been performed preoperatively, and no retinal holes, tears, or other predisposing retinal abnormalities were discovered. Notably, posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) was absent bilaterally prior to cataract surgery but developed postoperatively preceding each RRD. The RRD was rectified by pars plana vitrectomy, retinopexy, and endocular tamponade.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Retinal and Macular Surgery Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Retinal Diseases and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Cureus
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
e102644–e102644
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN