on-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs vs Steroids in the post operative management of inflammation following uncomplicated cataract surgery

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• Conditions: Eye Diseases; Surgery; cataract

• Registration Number: PACTR201701001971511
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Egagifo Ochuko

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-01-14
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

1.Patients aged 18yrs and above.

2.Patients who had uncomplicated cataract surgery + intraocular lens implantation.

3.Uneventful surgical procedure i.e. no intra-operative complications like hyphema or vitreous loss which may affect visual outcome.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Patients aged less than 18yrs.

2.Patients who did not require intraocular lens implantation.

3.Patients who had intra-operative complications e.g. posterior capsule rent, hyphema.

4.Patients with previous history of ocular inflammation with signs such as old keratic precipitates.

5.patients with allergic conjunctivitis.

6.patients currently being managed with either steroids or Nsaids.

7.Previous history of intraocular surgery.

8.History of Glaucoma.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified