AIM: To analyze the reasons of corneal descemet membrane detachment during phacoemulsification cataract operation, discuss the treatment and prevent methods.

METHODS: Retrospective data analysis was conducted in 954 cases underwent phacoemulsification cataract surgery at eye hospital of Taizhou from January 2010 to June 2012, and 87 cases were found with corneal descemet membrane detachment during the operation.

RESULTS: All the 87 eyes of corneal descemet membrane detachment were treated with gas injection to anterior chamber, and had obvious curative effects.

CONCLUSION: Early detection in operation, proper and prompt treatment are the key factors for prevention of postoperative complication and gaining good vision recovery.