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Effect of prednisolon acetete drop on pupil dilation and ocular pain after cataract surgery

Phase 3
Conditions
Effect of topical dipped prednisolone acetate 1% on pupil dilatation and pain after uncomplicated cataract surgery.
Age-related incipient cataract
Registration Number
IRCT20180205038617N1
Lead Sponsor
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria

In non- diabetic group: Patients over 40 years old with cortical cataract, posterior subcapsular or grade 2 to 3 nuclear sclerosis that have indication of phacoemulsification surgery with general anesthesia
In diabetic group: Patients over 40 years old with cortical cataract, posterior subcapsular or grade 2 to 3 nuclear sclerosis that have pseudoexfuliation or non proliferative diabetic retinopathy and have indication of phacoemulsification surgery with general anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria

History of previous intraocular surgery
collagen vascular disease
history of previous or current topical steroids, alphablocker or antiglaucoma medication
history of previous or current systemic steroid use
history of uveitis
mature cataract

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Horizontal pupilary diameter. Timepoint: The diameter of the pupilary horizontal diameter is measured at the beginning and at the end of the operation using caliber and is divided into two groups up and down six millimeters. Method of measurement: Caliber.;The score of post-operative pain which is measured by Visual Analog Scale for pain questionnaire. Timepoint: 24 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: Score of Visual Analog Scale for pain questionnaire.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Post operative photophobia. Timepoint: 24 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale for pain questionnaire.;Foreign body sensation. Timepoint: 24 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale for pain questionnaire.;Itching. Timepoint: 24 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale for pain questionnaire.
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