This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Ophthalmology
Leaving the capsule behind in cataract surgery is advantageous because it –a) Prevents cystoid macular edemab) Decreases endothelial damagec) Progressively improves visiond) Decreased chance of retinal detachmente) Decreased chance of endophthalmitis 
Select and explain. 
A. abcd, B. bcde, C. acde, D. abde
D: abde
Answer: D: abde 
Explanation: First keep in your mind that any of the described complication can occur with either ICCE or ECCE. However, ECCE (leaving capsule behind) decreases the chances of many complications. Complications decreased by ECCE are :-


Vitreous prolapse & loss
Endophthalmitis     
Cystoid macular edema
Aphakic glaucoma       
Fibrous & endothelial ingrowth    
Retinal detachment    
Neovascular glaucoma         
Corneal endothelial damage
Anterior uveitis    


So, almost all complications are decreased by ECCE except for after cataract, which occurs with ECCE.
Once again I remind that any of the complications can occur with ECCE, but the chances are reduced.