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All three patients underwent phacoemulsification cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation following admission.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patients with nanophthalmos face higher risks during cataract surgery compared to the general population, with a greater likelihood of postoperative complications such as uveal effusion syndrome, choroidal detachment, and a fibrotic membrane on the anterior IOL surface. 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