AIM: To summarize experience of posterior capsule opacification(PCO)model in rabbit eye.

METHODS: Ten New Zealand white rabbits whose right eyes had ultrasonic emulsification operation were randomly selected. Emulsifying power, time and other parameters were collected. The follow-up time was 3 months. The complications and the formation of PCO were recorded and classified according to Odrich PCO classification system.

RESULTS: One case of 10 rabbits occurred posterior capsular rupture, 1 case died 1 week after surgery. PCO occurred in the remaining 8 rabbits 1 month after operation and range enlarged 2 months later. Dense fibrosis layer and thick fibrosis layer occurred 3 months later.

CONCLUSION: An ideal PCO animal model can be built in rabbit eye. We should pay attention to reduce the complications.