AIM:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of phacoemulsification on uveitis-complicated cataract.·METHODS:Clinical data from forty-eight eyes of 40 cases with uveitis-complicated cataract were retrospectively analyzed.·RESULTS:The visual acuity of 44 eyes (92%) improved two weeks after surgery.The posterior capsule ruptured in 5 eyes (10%) and tridemia occurred in 6 eyes (13%) during surgery.Corneal edema occurred in 38 eyes (79%) the second day after surgery.Fibrous exudates in anterior chamber were found in 43 eyes (90%) after surgery.Intraocular pressure elevated in 5 eyes (10%) postoperatively.Twelve eyes (25%) had irregular-shape pupil.·CONCLUSION:Although there are more complications during and after the surgery,phacoemulsification is still a safe and effective way to treat uveitis-complicated cataract.