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Anterior Segment Changes After Phacoemulsification in Cataractous Eyes with Shallow Anterior Chamber

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cataract
Registration Number
NCT06745596
Lead Sponsor
Zagazig University
Brief Summary

Phacoemulsification in shallow anterior chamber is considered to be more hazardous regarding risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications. Limited anterior pars plana vitrectomy can be combined with phacoemulsification to deepen the anterior chamber and facilitate surgical steps

Detailed Description

Phacoemulsification in shallow anterior chamber is considered to be more hazardous regarding risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications. Limited anterior pars plana vitrectomy can be combined with phacoemulsification to deepen the anterior chamber and facilitate surgical steps. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of combined phacoemulsification with limited pars plana vitrectomy versus phacoemulsification alone in cases with shallow anterior chamber.

Methods: 24 eyes were operated on and divided into two groups. Twelve eyes underwent combined approach and the other 12 eyes have undergone phacoemulsification only.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria
  • Mature cataract
  • History of previous ocular surgery
  • Posterior segment pathology

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Central corneal thickness in micrometers.6 months

Central corneal thickness in both groups measured by anterior segment OCT

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Zagazig University

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Zagazig, Sharkia, Egypt

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