·AIM:To observe the clinical effect of phacoemulsification combined with silicone oil removal from pars plana in eyes with silicone oil tamponade.·METHODS:Twenty-four eyes of cataract with silicone oil tamponade were performed with phacoemulsification combined with silicone oil removal from pars plana.The visual acuities and complications were observed.·RESULTS:Three cases presented retinal detachment in the operation.Three months after operation the visual acuity in 1 eyes were >0.3,16 eyes were from 0.12 to 0.3 and 7 eyes were ≤0.1.21 eyes were implanted PC-IOL,3 eyes were not.·CONCLUSION:Phacoemulsification combined with silicone oil removal from pars plana is an effective and safe mothed for the cataract after silicone oil tamponade.·