AIM: To study the clinical curative effect of 2mm micro incision phacoemulsification combined with 23G minimally invasive vitrectomy for cataract and vitreoretinal diseases.

METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 92 patients(99 eyes), including 49 male(53 eyes), 43 female(46 eyes)with mean age was 57.1±1.9 years, in our hospital for cataract and vitreoretinal treatment of the disease from February 2013 to February 2016. All patients underwent 2mm micro incision phacoemulsification combined with 23G minimally invasive vitrectomy. Curative effect and complications were observed.

RESULTS: Combined surgical procedures were carried out smoothly. posterior capsule rupture did not occurred. seven eyes were filled with BSS fluid, 46 eyes with C₃F₈, 49 eyes with intraocular lens at phase Ⅰ, 21 eyes placed intraocular lens when silicone oil was removed. The visual acuity improved in 84 eyes(85%), unchaged in 15 eyes(15%). Postoperative complications included transient high intraocular pressure in 18 eyes(18%), anterior chamber reaction in 7 eyes(7%)and corneal edema in 8 eyes(8%).

CONCLUSION: The 2mm micro incision phacoemulsification combined with 23G minimally invasive vitrectomy is a safe and effective surgical method with less injury, fewer complications.