AIM: To investigate the operating skills of phacoemulsification after vitrectomy.

METHODS: Totally 62 cases of vitrectomy cataract patients underwent phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation.

RESULTS: The visual acuity of 47(76%)eyes was improved to varying degrees. The 15(24%)eyes were improved due to optic atrophy and age-related macular degeneration.

CONCLUSION: Skilled specification to master each step of the conventional phacoemulsification is the key of a successful implementation of vitrectomy and postoperative cataract phacoemulsification.