Phacoemulsification in Patients With Corneal Opacities
- Conditions
- Senile Cataract
- Registration Number
- NCT05014269
- Lead Sponsor
- Assiut University
- Brief Summary
In this retrospective case series, the feasibility of performing phacoemulsification using slit illumination in eyes with corneal opacity was assessed.
- Detailed Description
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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 10
Not provided
- History of trauma, infectious corneal ulcers, or intraocular surgery.
- Coexisting ocular diseases e.g. glaucoma, retinal detachment, and vitreous hemorrhage.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The rate of intra-operative complications of phacoemulsification in eyes with corneal opacities using the slit ilumination of the surgical microscope. 3 months the frequency of the intraoperative complications of phacoemulsification in eyes with corneal opacities
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Visual outcome of phacoemulsification in eyes with corneal opacities 3 months meaurement of the change of the distance corrected visual acuity bafoer after phacoemulsification using Snellen chart