scholarly journals MACULAR CHANGES AFTER CATARACT SURGERY: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Ritu Agarwal ◽  
Piyush Gupta*

AIM: To evaluate and compare macular thickness changes after uneventful Phacoemulsification and Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery in correlation with visual acuity. METHOD: Study was conducted on 250 cataract patients they were equally divided into Group A and Group B. Group A patients underwent Phacoemulsification and Group B underwent MSICS. In both groups macular thickness using OCTand Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) was recorded preoperatively and postoperatively at 1 day, 1, 3, 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months. Macular thickness changes were evaluated and compared with visual acuity. RESULTS: Macular thickness continued to increase from 1 week to 6 months postoperatively which was statistically significant. No correlation found between increased macular thickness and BCVA. CONCLUSION: Increase in macular thickness remained subclinical and there was no impact of increased macular thickness on the final visual outcome.

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Ritu Agarwal ◽  
Piyush Gupta*

AIM: To evaluate and compare macular thickness changes after uneventful Phacoemulsification and Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery in correlation with visual acuity. METHOD: Study was conducted on 250 cataract patients they were equally divided into Group A and Group B. Group A patients underwent Phacoemulsification and Group B underwent MSICS. In both groups macular thickness using OCTand Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) was recorded preoperatively and postoperatively at 1 day, 1, 3, 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months. Macular thickness changes were evaluated and compared with visual acuity. RESULTS: Macular thickness continued to increase from 1 week to 6 months postoperatively which was statistically significant. No correlation found between increased macular thickness and BCVA. CONCLUSION: Increase in macular thickness remained subclinical and there was no impact of increased macular thickness on the final visual outcome.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
Md Shafiqul Alam ◽  
Khaleda Nazneen Bari

Background: Age related cataract is the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment throughout the world. With the advent of microsurgical facilities simple cataract extraction surgery has been replaced by small incision cataract surgery (SICS) with posterior chamber intra ocular lens implant, which can be done either with clear corneal incision or scleral incision. Objective: To compare the post operative visual outcome in these two procedures of cataract surgery. Materials and method: This comparative study was carried out in the department of Ophthalmology, Delta Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh, during the period of January 2010 to December 2012. Total 60 subjects indicated for age related cataract surgery irrespective of sex with the age range of 40-80 years with predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. Subjects were randomly and equally distributed in 2 groups; Group A for SICS with clear corneal incision and group B for SICS with scleral incision. Post operative visual out come was evaluated by determining visual acuity and astigmatism in different occasions and was compared between groups. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS for windows version12. Results: The highest age incidence (43.3%) was found between 61 to 70 years of age group. Among study subjects 40 were male and 20 were female. Preoperative visual acuity and astigmatism were evenly distributed between groups. Regarding postoperative unaided visual outcome, 6/12 or better visual acuity was found in 19.98% cases in group A and 39.6% cases in group B at 1st week. At 6th week 6/6 vision was found in 36.3% in Group A and 56.1% in Group B and 46.2% in group A and 66% in group B without and with correction respectively. With refractive correction, 6/6 vision was attained in 60% subjects of group A and 86.67% of group B at 8th week. Post operative visual acuity was statistically significant in all occasions. Postoperative astigmatism of >0.50D was in 82.5% subjects of group A and 52.8% subjects of group B at 1st week. At 6th week postoperative astigmatism of less than 1D was in 79.95% subjects of Group A and 83.34% subjects of Group B. About 20% subjects in Group A and only 3.3% in Group B showed astigmatism of more than 1D and these differences on both the occasions were statistically significant. Conclusion: The post operative visual outcome was better in SICS with scleral incision (group B) than in SICS with clear corneal incision (Group-A). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/dmcj.v2i1.17793 Delta Med Col J. Jan 2014; 2(1): 22-27


2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Sanjib Kr Chaudhary ◽  
Shailesh Mani Pokhrel ◽  
Manoj Sharma ◽  
Badri Prasad Badhu ◽  
Bhuwan Govinda Shrestha ◽  
...  

Background & Objectives: Capsulotomy is one of the important step in cataract surgery which can affect the surgical outcomes. The aim of the study was to compare the outcomes of envelope and continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis technique in manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS). Materials & Methods: A total of 72 eyes of 72 patients undergoing MSICS were studied. The patients were equally divided into two groups i.e. 36 patients each in envelope capsulotomy (Group A) and continuous curvilinear capsulotomy (CCC) group (Group B).Results: Mean surgical time (±SD) in Group A was 355.83 sec ±37.79 sec and in Group B was 375 sec ±31.214 (p=0.02). Uncorrected visual acuity on postoperative day 1 was 6/9 or better in 50% (18) cases in Group A and in 36% (13) cases in Group B (p=0.28). Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) on post-operative week 12 was 6/9 or better in 30.6% (n=11) cases in Group A and in 36% (n=13) cases in Group B (p=0.43). On 12th week postoperatively, Grade 2 posterior capsular opacification (PCO) was seen in 30.6 % (n=11) cases of Group A and in 16.6 % (n=6) cases of Group B (p=0.17). Conclusion: CCC technique can be considered superior to envelope technique for long term visual rehabilitation.JCMS Nepal. 2016;12(1):10-13.


2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 655-658
Author(s):  
Deepika Joshi ◽  
Sourav Shristi

To determine whether patients with Age related macular degeneration (ARMD) benefit from cataract surgery in terms of best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and to assess impact of surgery on progression of ARMD.: A prospective study was carried out of patients with and without ARMD undergoing cataract surgery at our department. Patients were divided into two groups- Group A (cases) with ARMD and Group B (controls) without ARMD and other retinal pathology. BCVA of cases was recorded on day 1, day 14, 1 month and 1/month and compared to that of controls.: BCVA significantly improved but markedly less than that experienced by control eyes. No increased incidence in progression to wet form of ARMD. Cataract surgery is safe in ARMD patients with no evidence of increased complications or rates of disease advancement.


2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 619-623
Author(s):  
Kartika Anand ◽  
Ashutosh Dokania

To evaluate changes in macular thickness via-a-vis visual acuity post uncomplicated manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS) & phacoemulsification surgery Prospective clinical study on 160 patients of uncomplicated immature senile cataract, aged 40-70yrs, patients were randomised into two groups, MSICS & phacoemulsification, by simple 1:1 randomization, who underwent uncomplicated cataract surgery with posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL). Post-operatively, the patients were evaluated for best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and changes in macular thickness by optical coherence tomography (OCT) at post-op Day 1, 7, 21, 48, and 12 weeks. Paired t-test was used for comparison across follow up. : At 12 weeks post-operative, mean logMAR BCVA was 0.01±0.02 for MSICS group and 0±0.02 for Phacoemulsification group. Macular thickness was not statistically significant (p=0.342) between MSICS group (219.19±17.88µm) and Phacoemlusification group (215.61±16.21µm), at the end of 12 weeks post-operative. Clinically significant macular oedema was not diagnosed in any of the patients at the follow-ups.: Both procedures achieved good post-operative Best Corrected visual acuity without significant differences in BCVA between both the groups at the end of 12 weeks.


1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
S Archana ◽  
AK Khurana ◽  
U Chawla

Background: Cataract surgery techniques have improved a lot over the years from couching to the latest micro-incision cataract surgery. Objectives: To compare the temporal sclero-corneal and clear corneal tunnel incisions in patients undergoing manual small-incision cataract surgery (SICS) with respect to the surgically-induced astigmatism. Materials and methods: The present study included 60 patients who underwent manual SICS with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation. Group A comprised of 30 patients, selected randomly, who underwent sutureless manual SICS through 6 mm curvilinear clear corneal tunnel incision made temporally and Group B comprised of 30 patients, selected randomly, who underwent sutureless manual SICS through 6 mm straight sclero-corneal tunnel made temporally. The patients were assessed at 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month and 2 months post-operatively and visual acuity and keratometry findings were recorded. The amount of surgically induced astigmatism was calculated using Holladay’s formula. Statistics: Numerical data were compared between the two groups using unpaired Student’s t-test. The p value of < 0.50 was considered significant. Results: The mean induced astigmatism in Group A was 2.69 ± 0.84 D at 1 week, 2.31 ± 0.77 D at 2 weeks; 2.03 ± 0.82 D at 4 weeks and 1.98 ± 0.54 D at 8 weeks post-operatively. In group B, it was 1.85 ± 0.62 D, 1.56 ± 0.54 D, 1.35 ± 0.49 D and 1.34 ±0.45 D at 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 8 weeks postoperatively. Uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) of 20/ 20 was seen in 20 % of patients in group A and in 40 % in group B at 8 weeks postoperatively. Conclusion: Surgically-induced astigmatism is significantly higher in clear corneal manual SICS than in sclero-corneal. Our study confirmed the safety and improvement in visual acuity after small-incision cataract surgery using sclero-corneal tunnel incision. Key words: astigmatism; sclero-corneal; clear corneal tunnel; extra-capsular cataract surgery; small incision cataract surgery DOI: 10.3126/nepjoph.v3i1.4273Nepal J Ophthalmol 2011;3(5):19-22


1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-164
Author(s):  
SG Pai ◽  
SJ Kamath ◽  
V Kedia ◽  
K Shruthi ◽  
A Pai

Aim: To assess the complications and visual outcomes associated with cataract surgery in camp patients operated at a tertiary centre. Materials and methods: In a retrospective study, 206 outreach camp patients had undergone cataract surgeries with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation under peribulbar anesthesia over a period of 6 months. Post-operative complications on Day 1 were graded as per Oxford Cataract Treatment and Evaluation Team (OCTET) definitions. One month postoperative complications, best corrected visual acuity and refractive errors were assessed. Results: 206 eyes underwent cataract extraction with PCIOL implantation. Small incision cataract surgery (SICS) was the commonest method (78.6%) used. The most common first post-operative day complication was mild iridocyclitis (26.2%). The complications were based on OCTET definitions, and showed that 33 % had Grade I and 3.4 % had Grade II complications. The major post-operative complication after 4 weeks of surgery was posterior capsular opacity. 89.8 % of the eyes had a 4 week-post-operative best corrected visual acuity of e” 6/24. The commonest refractive error was myopia with against the rule astigmatism, seen in 86 out of 150 cases. Conclusion: High quality cataract surgery with a low rate of intra-operative complications and good visual outcome can be attained in camp patients operated in the base hospitals, thus justifying more similar screening camps to clear the vast cataract backlog. Key words: cataract surgery, eye camp, visual outcomes DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v3i2.5270 Nepal J Ophthalmol 2011; 3(2): 159-164


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 251584142097737
Author(s):  
Darren S. J. Ting ◽  
Daniel Chua ◽  
Khin Oo May ◽  
Mya Aung ◽  
Ashish Kumar ◽  
...  

Purpose: To present the technique and outcomes of a modified manual small incision cataract surgery designed for the phacoemulsification surgeons who are learning to perform manual small incision cataract surgery. Methods: This was a retrospective, single-centred, comparative study. We included all the patients who underwent the modified manual small incision cataract surgery for visually significant cataract at Singapore National Eye Centre. All surgeries were performed by either a senior phaco-trained surgeon (M.A.) who had performed more than 500 manual small incision cataract surgery or a junior phaco-trained surgeon (D.C.) who had performed around 500 phacoemulsification but never performed any manual small incision cataract surgery. The main modification of this technique lies in the creation of an additional phaco-like main wound at 90° to the scleral tunnel wound, with most surgical steps performed through this additional wound. The outcomes were analysed and compared between the senior and junior surgeons. The main outcome measures were visual outcome and major intraoperative complications such as posterior capsular rupture and zonular dialysis. Results: A total of 132 cases were included; 102 (77.3%) and 30 (22.7%) cases were performed by the senior and junior surgeons, respectively. Pre-operatively, 85.6% eyes had best-corrected visual acuity of counting fingers or worse. Postoperatively, the visual outcome at 1 month was similar between the senior and junior surgeons, with 68.7% eyes achieving a best-corrected visual acuity of ⩾6/12 ( p = 0.17). No posterior capsular rupture, zonular dialysis or endophthalmitis was observed during the study period. Conclusions: This modified technique may serve as a useful transition technique for the phaco-trained surgeons to develop skills in manual small incision cataract surgery, with demonstrable good visual outcome and safety.


2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (04) ◽  
pp. 204-209
Author(s):  
Irfan Muslim ◽  
Asad Aslam Khan ◽  
Nasir Chaudhry

Introduction Separation of Neurosensory retina from RPE(Retinal Pigment Epithelium) is described as retinal detachment. Recently Pars plana vitrectomy has emerged as a preferred surgical treatment for management of uncomplicated primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Various studies have evaluated the results of combined phaco-vitrectomy, the combined approach allows faster visual recovery and has cost effectivity for patient. The rationale of this study is to compare the anatomical and visual outcome of combined phacoemulsification and vitrectomy vs vitrectomy alone Materials and methods This prospective randomized controlled trial was performed at Eye Unit II Mayo Hospital Lahore (tertiary care eye hospital in Lahore), Pakistan from August 2019 to February 2020. 36 patients full filling the inclusion criteria were divided into two groups 18 patients each. Group A was of combined Phaco-vitrectomy and Group B was of vitrectomy only. The Mann-whitney test as test of significance was applied and P≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results BCVA done Pre-operatively for Group A and B, P-value was > 0.05 which was insignificant. Best corrected visual acuity at first week post operatively was significantly lower in patients in which we used gasses as internal tamponade as compared those in which we used silicon oil as tamponade. The BCVA at 1 month showed improvements in both groups, however the BCVA in group B was significantly lower than group A, P-value being < 0.05. The BCVA at 3 month showed improvements in both groups, however the BCVA in group B was significantly lower than group A, P-value being < 0.05. Anatomical Outcome was seen as weather retina was attached or detached. In Group A detachment was present in all follow-ups in 2/18 patients while in Group B detachment was present in all follow-ups in 3/18 patients. The P-value was >0.05 and thus the difference between two groups was insignificant. Conclusion visual acuity did not differ among the two groups preoperatively and on first follow-up at 1 week. The P value being >0.05 in both. However there was significant difference between the two group at 1 month and 3 months follow up, P value being < 0.05 in each. The visual acuity was significantly better in Group A i.e combined phaco- vitrectomy. For anatomical outcome no difference was seen between the groups. The P value was > 0.05. So the visual outcome of group A was significantly better than group B while the anatomical outcome was the same.   Keywords Phacoemulsification, Three ports pars plana vitrectomy, best corrected visual acuity, retinal detachment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Dominique Clare Oh ◽  
Yiong Huak Chan ◽  
Sao Bing Lee ◽  
Jovina Li Shuen See

Introduction: Collagen cross-linking is a useful adjunct in preventing corneal ectasia after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). This study aimed to evaluate whether prophylactic cross-linking in IntraLase LASIK affects optimum visual outcome and recovery time in the immediate post-surgery period and is associated with any side effects. Methods: This was a retrospective case study on the right eyes of 100 Chinese subjects aged 18 to 40 years who underwent IntraLase LASIK. Fifty subjects who underwentcross-linking after completing LASIK (Group A) were compared with 50 subjects who did not undergo LASIK (Group B). Cases were evaluated for pre- and post-operative spherical equivalent, uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), recovery time and presence of side effects. Results: At 1 week post-LASIK, mean (SD) UDVA of Group A subjects was poorer than Group B, at 1.05 (0.19) vs 1.17 (0.19) (p = 0.036); however, there was no significant difference in CDVA (p = 0.095). By 1 month post-LASIK, differences in both UDVA and CDVA were insignificant (p = 0.055, 0.106, respectively). Mean recovery time was 2.72 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.64-4.7) days longer in Group A (p = 0.010), although by 1 month post-LASIK, both groups were able to achieve CDVA equal to or better than that achieved pre-LASIK. Incidence of mild inflammation and dry eyes post-LASIK was similar in both groups (p = 1.00, 0.749, respectively); no other complications were observed. Conclusion: No differences in visual outcomes at and occurrence of side effects at 1 month post-LASIK were observed between subjects who underwent cross-linking prior to refractive surgery and those who did not. However, the group that underwent cross-linking had a slightly longer mean recovery time. Our study supports prophylactic cross-linking as a safe procedure that does not affect immediate visual outcomes among the Chinese population when used in adjunct with LASIK surgery.


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