AIM: To analyze the feasibility of intraocular lens(IOL)implantation without a successful continuous circular capsulorhexis in phacoemulsification surgery, and to discuss the key points of each step, as well as the complications.

METHODS: IOL implantations after the failure of continuous circular capsulorhexis in 56 eyes were analyzed.

RESULTS:Phacoemulsification and IOL implantation were performed in all 56 eyes of the group, with intraoperative posterior capsular rupture in 4 eyes and IOL implantation in all eyes.

CONCLUSION: Timely remediation of the torn capsule membrane with serious analysis and cautious treatment of the following operation steps can still make phacoemulsification surgery finished smoothly.