Phacoemulsification in Patients With Corneal Opacities

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

10 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-01-01

Study Completion Date

2018-07-31

Brief Summary

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In this retrospective case series, the feasibility of performing phacoemulsification using slit illumination in eyes with corneal opacity was assessed.

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Detailed Description

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Corneal opacity is often encountered in patients seeking senile cataract surgery in developing countries. Corneal opacity impairs the intraoperative visualization during cataract surgery which increases the risk of copmlications.

Several techniques were described to enhance the intraoperative visualization such as the use of anterior endoscopy, chandeiler retroillumination, and anterior chamber endoillumination. All these techniques require costly instrumentation.

the aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of performing phacoemulsification using slit illumination of the surgical microscope without the need of additional instruments, and report the visual outcome.

Conditions

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Senile Cataract

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Interventions

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Phacoemulsification in eyes with corneal opacities

senile cataract extraction using lens emulsification under the slit illuimnation of the surgical microscope

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* The presence of visually significant senile cataract.
* A recent history of progressive diminution of vision within few months.
* Stable density and size of a preexisting trachomatous corneal opacity that does not impair the pupil or lens visualization after pupillary dilatation.

Exclusion Criteria

* History of trauma, infectious corneal ulcers, or intraocular surgery.
* Coexisting ocular diseases e.g. glaucoma, retinal detachment, and vitreous hemorrhage.

Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No