<prompt> Leaving the capsule behing in catyaract surgery is advantageous because it -Prevents cystoid macular edemaDecreases endothelial damageProgressively improves visionDecreased chance of retinal detachement  <response>: First keep in your mind that any of the described complication can occur with either ICCE or ECCE. However, ECCE leaving capsule behind decreases the chances of many complications. Complications dereased by ECCE are:- i Vitreous prolapse loss iiEndophthalmitis iiiCystoied macular edema iv Aphakic glaucoma v Fibrous ednothelial ingrowth vi Retinal detachment Ref: Ophthalmology by Duker 2nde p.484 