Combined surgery of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and phacoemulsification is an effective and safe way for management of retinal diseases complicated with cataract. Posterior capsular rupture (PCR) is one of the common intraoperative complications of phacoemulsification, and it is thus very important to deal with it promptly and efficiently, and ensure the subsequent procedures of intraocular lens (IOL) implantation as well as PPV. We will summarize the key points of the surgical technique for management of PCR and capture of IOL optic during combined surgery.