AIM: To observe the clinical effect of micro-coaxial phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation in axial high myopia with cataract.

METHODS: Fifty-three patients(74 eyes)with axial high myopia and cataract underwent micro-coaxial phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation between April 2013 and December 2013. The best corrected visual acuity(BCVA)was observed at 1 and 3mo after operation, and the complications were recorded.

RESULTS: Compared with the preoperative, BCVA was improved at 1 and 3mo after operation, and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between 1 and 3mo after operation(P>0.05). There was no incidence of complications, such as retinal detachment, iris damage, pupil deformation, cystoid macular edema, endophthalmitis after operation in all patients.

CONCLUSION:Micro-coaxial phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation is an effective and safe method for axial high myopia with cataract.