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Shimizu H, Tanito M. Transient anterior subcapsular vacuolar lens opacities after Tanito microhook trabeculotomy: report of six cases. BMC Ophthalmol 2024; 24:227. [PMID: 38811878 PMCID: PMC11134623 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-024-03498-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To present six cases exhibiting transient anterior subcapsular vacuolar lens opacities following early postoperative Tanito microhook trabeculotomy (TMH) performed by the same surgeon. METHODS Six patients who underwent lens-sparing TMH at Meizankai Shimizu Eye Clinic from November 2021 to May 2023, and developed anterior subcapsular vacuolar lens opacities postoperatively were reviewed. Detailed records of surgeries, follow-up findings were collected and reported. RESULTS In all six cases, anterior vacuolar subcapsular lens opacities were observed on the day after surgery, gradually decreasing without affecting visual acuity or contrast sensitivity. In all cases, without any specific interventions, the opacities disappeared by 21 months postoperatively. CONCLUSION Anterior subcapsular cataracts, characterized by a vacuolar appearance and transient existence, should be recognized as an early complication of ab interno glaucoma surgery, possibly linked to use of distributed ophthalmic viscosurgical devices and excessive anterior chamber irrigation leading to traumatic cataracts on the lens surface.
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- Hiroshi Shimizu
- Meizankai Shimizu eye clinic, Matsue, Japan.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo, Japan.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo, Japan
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Noor NA. The use of lens anterior capsule disc for corneal endothelium protection during femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in eyes with low endothelial cell density. ADVANCES IN OPHTHALMOLOGY PRACTICE AND RESEARCH 2024; 4:65-68. [PMID: 38590554 PMCID: PMC10999371 DOI: 10.1016/j.aopr.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Nuijts RMMA, Cochener-Lamard B, Szaflik JP, Mencucci R, Chiambaretta F, Behndig A. Safety of an Intracameral Fixed Combination for Mydriasis and Intraocular Anaesthesia During Cataract Surgery. Clin Ophthalmol 2024; 18:1103-1115. [PMID: 38686012 PMCID: PMC11057510 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s453257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Purpose To compare the safety of a standardized, commercially available intracameral combination of mydriatics and anesthetic (ICMA) with a reference topical mydriatic regimen for cataract surgery. Patients and Methods The safety results from two international, randomized, controlled clinical studies were combined to compare ICMA at the beginning of cataract surgery (ICMA group) to the reference topical mydriatic regimen (reference group). Data were collected on ocular and systemic adverse events, corneal and anterior chamber examination, endothelial cell density, retinal thickness and visual acuity. Analysis was performed on a pooled safety set from both studies, preoperatively and up to 1 month postoperatively. Results 342 patients received ICMA and 318 the reference topical regimen. Ocular adverse events were reported in 17.0% of patients in the ICMA group and 18.6% in the reference group. No difference was shown between groups in endothelial cell density (2208 ± 498 cells/mm2 for ICMA group versus 2241 ± 513 cells/mm2 for the reference group; p=0.547) and retinal thickness (change from baseline less than 50 µm in 94.7% versus 95.0% of patients, respectively) at 1 month postoperatively. At 1-day post-surgery, less patients in the ICMA group had moderate or severe (Grades 2 and 3) superficial punctate corneal staining (3.9% versus 7.0% for the reference group; p=0.064). Postoperatively, some ocular symptoms were also less frequently reported in the ICMA group. Best-corrected visual acuity increased in 96.0% of patients in the ICMA group and 95.8% in the reference group at 1 month. Conclusion ICMA injection at the beginning of cataract surgery was demonstrated to be safe and may also provide perioperative and postoperative advantages over the standard topical mydriatic regimen.
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- Rudy M M A Nuijts
- University Eye Clinic, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Ophthalmology Department, CHU Morvan, University Hospital of Brest, and University of Bretagne Occidentale (UBO), Brest, France
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland
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- Eye Clinic, Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology, and Child Health, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Ophthalmology Department, CHU Gabriel Montpied, University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Department of Clinical Sciences/Ophthalmology, Umea University, Umea, Sweden
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Lundberg B. Corneal endothelial changes seven years after phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Int Ophthalmol 2024; 44:169. [PMID: 38587565 PMCID: PMC11001711 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-024-03044-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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PURPOSE To evaluate long-term postoperative corneal changes after phacoemulsification cataract surgery. METHODS Twenty patients who participated in a previous study regarding corneal endothelial changes after phacoemulsification cataract surgery were examined after 7 years. The patients were divided in three groups based on their initial increase in central corneal thickness day one after the surgery: < 5% increase, 6-20% increase and ≥ 20% increase. The primary outcome measures were corneal endothelial cell loss (ECL), endothelial cell count (ECC) and endothelial morphology. RESULTS After 7 years, a difference in cell loss between the groups was observed, except for groups 1 and 2. Endothelial cell count (ECC) differed significantly between groups 1 and 3 at 3 months. At 7 years, there was no difference in ECC between the three groups. Cell loss was found exclusively in group 1 between 3 months and 7 years. Endothelial cell morphology showed a converging pattern between 3 months and 7 years. CONCLUSION After phacoemulsification cataract surgery, long-term ECC and morphology appear to converge towards a comparable steady state regardless of initial corneal swelling and endothelial cell loss.
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- Björn Lundberg
- Department of Clinical Science/Ophthalmology, Umeå University, 901 85, Umeå, Sweden.
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Packer M, Shultz M, Loden J, Lau G. Safety and effectiveness comparison of a new cohesive ophthalmic viscosurgical device. J Cataract Refract Surg 2023; 49:804-811. [PMID: 37079390 DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new cohesive ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) (StableVisc) compared with a marketed cohesive OVD (ProVisc) in patients undergoing cataract surgery. SETTING 22 sites in the United States. DESIGN Prospective multicenter controlled double-masked and randomized 1:1 (StableVisc:ProVisc; stratified by site, age group, and cataract severity). METHODS Adults (≥45 years) with age-related noncomplicated cataract considered amenable to treatment with standard phacoemulsification cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation were included. Patients were randomized to receive either StableVisc or ProVisc during standard cataract surgery. Postoperative visits occurred at 6 hours, 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month, and 3 months. The primary effectiveness outcome was the change in endothelial cell density (ECD) from baseline to 3 months. The primary safety endpoint was the proportion of patients who experienced at least 1 intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement ≥30 mm Hg at any follow-up visit. Noninferiority between the devices was tested. Inflammation and adverse events were evaluated. RESULTS 390 patients were randomized; 187 patients with StableVisc and 193 patients with ProVisc completed the study. StableVisc was noninferior to ProVisc in mean ECD loss from baseline to 3 months (17.5% and 16.9%, respectively). StableVisc was noninferior to ProVisc in the proportion of patients with postoperative IOP ≥30 mm Hg at any follow-up visit (5.2% and 8.2%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The StableVisc cohesive OVD, which provides both mechanical and chemical protection, was safe and effective when used in cataract surgery and provides surgeons with a new cohesive OVD.
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- Mark Packer
- From the Mark Packer MD Consulting, Inc., Boulder, Colorado (Packer); Shultz Chang Vision, Northridge, California (Shultz); Loden Vision Center, Nashville, Tennessee (Loden); Bausch & Lomb, Inc., Bridgewater, New Jersey (Lau)
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Watanabe I, Suzuki K, Nagata M, Matsushima H. Clinical Functionality of Dispersive OVDs: Improvement of One of the Properties of 3% Hyaluronic Acid and 4% Chondroitin Sulfate Combination. YAKUGAKU ZASSHI 2022; 142:401-411. [DOI: 10.1248/yakushi.21-00208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dokkyo Medical University
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Alviset G, Corvis Y, Hammad K, Lemut J, Maury M, Mignet N, Boudy V. New Preservative-Free Formulation for the Enhanced Ocular Bioavailability of Prostaglandin Analogues in Glaucoma. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14020453. [PMID: 35214185 PMCID: PMC8877962 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14020453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Glaucoma is a wide-spread eye disease caused by elevated intraocular pressure. Uncontrolled, this pressure may lead to damages to the optic nerve. Prostaglandin analogues, such as latanoprost and travoprost (which are water-insoluble active substances), are the most used class of active pharmaceutical ingredient. To administer them as eye drops, preservatives, such as benzalkonium chloride, are used as solubilizers. The latter is known to cause a local inflammation when used chronically and is not recommended for patients with ocular surface disorders. In this work, we sought to use polysorbate 80 (PS80) as a solubilizing agent simultaneously with sodium hyaluronate (NaHA) as a thickener and cytoprotective agent for the corneal surface. The first part of this study assessed the compatibility of the excipients with the active substance, using physicochemical methods such as spectra fluorescence and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), as well as the solubilization mechanism of PS80 regarding prostaglandin analogues using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The second part evaluated the stability of a formula candidate, its viscosity upon instillation, and its pharmacokinetic profile in rabbits as compared to the commercially approved medicine Travatan®. The results show that sodium hyaluronate is inert with respect to travoprost, while PS80 successfully solubilizes it, meaning that benzalkonium chloride is no longer required. Moreover, the pharmacokinetic profiles of the rabbits showed that the original formula described in the present study enhanced the ocular bioavailability of the drug, making it a promising product to control intraocular pressure with a potential reduced dosage of travoprost, therefore minimizing its related side effects.
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- Gabriel Alviset
- Unither Développement Bordeaux, ZA Tech Espace, av. Toussaint Catros, 33185 Le Haillan, France;
- Faculté de Santé de Paris, CNRS, INSERM, UTCBS, 75006 Paris, France; (Y.C.); (N.M.)
- Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Agence Générale des Équipements et Produits de Santé (AGEPS), Département de Recherche et Développement Pharmaceutique (DRDP), 7 rue du fer à Moulin, 75005 Paris, France
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- Faculté de Santé de Paris, CNRS, INSERM, UTCBS, 75006 Paris, France; (Y.C.); (N.M.)
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- Faculté de Santé de Paris, CNRS, CiTCoM, 75006 Paris, France;
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- CMC Expert, 84 rue Maurice Béjart, 34080 Montpellier, France;
- Unither Pharmaceuticals, 3-5 rue St-Georges, 75009 Paris, France;
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- Unither Pharmaceuticals, 3-5 rue St-Georges, 75009 Paris, France;
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- Faculté de Santé de Paris, CNRS, INSERM, UTCBS, 75006 Paris, France; (Y.C.); (N.M.)
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- Faculté de Santé de Paris, CNRS, INSERM, UTCBS, 75006 Paris, France; (Y.C.); (N.M.)
- Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Agence Générale des Équipements et Produits de Santé (AGEPS), Département de Recherche et Développement Pharmaceutique (DRDP), 7 rue du fer à Moulin, 75005 Paris, France
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-1-4669-1576
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Wüst M, Matten P, Nenning M, Findl O. Thickness of the Protective Layers of Different Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices During Lens Surgery in a Porcine Model. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2022; 11:28. [PMID: 35175318 PMCID: PMC8857612 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.11.2.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the thickness of the intraoperative layers of 10 different ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVD) covering the corneal endothelium during simulated lens surgery in a porcine model. Methods This experimental study took place at the Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Austria. Ten OVDs with different viscoelastic properties (ProVisc, Z-Hyalin plus, Amvisc plus, DisCoVisc, Healon EndoCoat, Viscoat, Z-Hyalcoat, Combivisc, Duo-Visc, and Twinvisc) were assessed in 10 porcine eyes each, yielding a total of 100 eyes. Simulated cataract surgery was performed with volumetric intraoperative OCT imaging during phacoemulsification and during irrigation/aspiration to determine the remaining amount of OVD coating the endothelium over a scan field of 6 × 6 mm. Indirect visualization of the OVD was enabled by replacing the irrigating solution by a higher scattering diluted milk solution. A deep convolutional neural network (CNN) was used to evaluate OVD layer thickness based on the B-scans. Results Median thickness values after phacoemulsification were lowest for the cohesive OVDs Z-Hyalin plus (38 µm) and ProVisc (39 µm), followed by the combination systems Twinvisc (342 µm) and Duo-Visc (537 µm). Highest values were observed for the dispersive OVDs and the combination system Combivisc (Viscoat: 957 µm; Z-Hyalcoat: 988 µm, Combivisc: 1042 µm; Amvisc plus: 1259 µm; Healon EndoCoat: 1303 µm; DisCoVisc: 1356 µm). The difference between the OVDs was statistically significant (P < 0.01). Conclusions The results of this study confirm that at completion of phacoemulsification, thickest residual layers of OVD remain when using dispersive substances, followed by combination systems and lowest thickness values were observed with cohesive OVDs. The use of an intraoperative OCT and a deep convolutional neural network allowed measurements over a large scan field of 6 × 6 mm and a precise evaluation of the OVD layer coating the corneal endothelium. The OVD layer seemed to be more like a ragged terrain instead of a flat layer, indicating that the film-forming effect of dispersive OVDs is the result of their volume rheology rather than a surface interaction. Translational Relevance Evaluating the protective properties provides valuable insights into how different OVDs with different viscoelastic properties form layers beneath the corneal endothelium and helps to understand their persistence during the various steps of cataract surgeries.
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- Melanie Wüst
- Faculty of Optics and Mechatronics, University of Aalen, Aalen, Germany
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- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- VIROS - Vienna Institute for Research in Ocular Surgery, A Karl Landsteiner Institute, Hanusch Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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- VIROS - Vienna Institute for Research in Ocular Surgery, A Karl Landsteiner Institute, Hanusch Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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Clinical Comparison of the Performance of Two Marketed Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Devices (OVDs): The Bacterially Derived Healon PRO OVD and Animal-Derived Healon OVD. J Ophthalmol 2020; 2020:8874850. [PMID: 33859833 PMCID: PMC8028729 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8874850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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This clinical investigation compared the clinical performance of two marketed ophthalmic viscoelastic devices (OVDs): the bacterially derived Healon PRO OVD (test) and the animal-derived Healon OVD (control) under normal use conditions during cataract removal and lens implantation. This prospective, multicenter, randomized, parallel, participant/evaluator masked, postmarket investigation enrolled 139 subjects (170 eyes), 116 (143 eyes) of which were treated (73 test; 70 control group). Both test and control OVDs were used, at a minimum, to inflate the anterior chamber and protect the endothelium prior to cataract extraction according to the standard procedure. The surgeon completed a postsurgery OVD clinical performance questionnaire, and intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured before surgery and at the 1 day postoperative visit with Goldmann applanation tonometry. Any IOP measurement of 30 mmHg or higher was considered a “spike” and recorded as a study-specific, serious adverse event. The bacterially derived Healon PRO OVD was found to be statistically noninferior to the overall clinical performance of the animal-derived Healon OVD control; thus, the primary hypothesis was satisfied. There were no statistically significant differences between OVD groups for any of the additional endpoints relating to IOP changes or to safety, thus satisfying additional hypotheses. The Healon PRO OVD showed statistically significant improvements in surgeon ratings for ease of injectability, transparency/visibility, and ease of IOL placement. The safety profile was also similar between OVD groups with regards to serious and/or device-related adverse events, as well as medical and lens findings. The results of this clinical investigation support the safety and effectiveness of the bacterially derived, currently marketed Healon PRO OVD and indicate that the intraocular surgical performance was similar between the two OVDs.
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Impact of Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices in Cataract Surgery. J Ophthalmol 2020; 2020:7801093. [PMID: 33133677 PMCID: PMC7593745 DOI: 10.1155/2020/7801093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Ophthalmic viscoelastic devices (OVDs) used during small-incision cataract surgery have numerous advantages. However, OVDs have longer retention time in an eye after surgery resulting in intraocular pressure (IOP) spikes. The purpose of this study is to analyze and quantify the effect of various OVDs on both IOP and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) by systematically reviewing the literature and performing meta-analysis. Methods Numerous databases from January 1, 1985, to present were systematically searched. Thirty-six (3893 subjects) of 3313 studies identified were included for analysis. Standardized mean difference (SMD) was computed, and meta-analysis was performed. Results A total of 3313 records were retrieved including 1114 from database search and 2199 from grey literature search. Significant increase in postoperative IOP in 1-day follow-up with Healon (SMD = 0.37, CI: [0.07, 0.67]), Viscoat (SMD = 0.29, CI: [0.13, 0.45]), Provisc (SMD = 0.46, CI: [0.17, 0.76]), and Soft Shell (SMD = 0.58, CI: [0.30, 0.86]) was computed. On the other hand, results implied a nonsignificant increase in postoperative IOP with Healon GV (SMD = 0.07, CI: [−0.28, 0.41]), Healon5 (SMD = 0.15, CI: [−0.33, 0.64]), 2% HPMC (SMD = 0.32, CI: [−0.0, 0.64]), and OcuCoat (SMD = 0.26, CI: [−0.37, 0.9]). Additionally, a nonsignificant reduction in postoperative IOP was inferred with Viscoat + Provisc (SMD = −0.28, CI: [−2.23, 1.68]). Conclusion Improvement in IOP was shown with Viscoat + Provisc. Additionally, IOP nonsignificant upsurge was observed with Healon GV, Healon5, 2% HPMC, and OcuCoat compared to significant upsurge with Healon, Viscoat, and Soft Shell.
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Viberg A, Samolov B, Claesson Armitage M, Behndig A, Byström B. Incidence of corneal transplantation after phacoemulsification in patients with corneal guttata: a registry-based cohort study. J Cataract Refract Surg 2020; 46:961-966. [DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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D-sorbitol can keep the viscosity of dispersive ophthalmic viscosurgical device at room temperature for long term. Sci Rep 2019; 9:16815. [PMID: 31727999 PMCID: PMC6856377 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-53390-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The combination of 3% sodium hyaluronate (HA) and 4% sodium chondroitin sulfate (CS) is used as a dispersive ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) during cataract surgery. For most OVDs containing HA, storage at 2–8 °C is recommended to preserve product characteristics. In order to develop a dispersive OVD that can be stored at room temperature, in this study, we searched additives which can stably maintain the viscosity, a key parameter of OVD, under preservation stability testing at 60 °C. The addition of D-sorbitol to a combination OVD, 3% HA and 4% CS, suppressed the reduction in viscosity compared with other OVDs with or without additives. The addition of D-sorbitol was also effective in improving the residual viscosity of the combination OVD after thermal treatment and light irradiation. Moreover, the OVD containing D-sorbitol can be stored at 25 °C with stably maintaining the initial viscosity for at least 24 months. In conclusion, the new dispersive OVD, 3% HA, 4% CS, and 0.5% D-sorbitol, can be stored at room temperature instead of under cold conditions and may represent an attractive option for clinical use because it is not necessary to bring the product to room temperature prior to use.
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Watanabe I, Nagata M, Matsushima H. Addition Of D-Sorbitol Improves The Usability Of Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices. Clin Ophthalmol 2019; 13:1877-1885. [PMID: 31576103 PMCID: PMC6769236 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s218675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the effects of D-sorbitol addition on changes in the extrusion force of ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs). Methods OVD formulations; the mixtures of 3% hyaluronic acid (HA) and 4% chondroitin sulfate (CS) containing 0%, 0.5%, or 1.0% D-sorbitol were prepared. Each prefilled syringe of OVD was stored at room temperature for 0, 15, 30, 60, or 120 mins after a small amount of viscoelastic agent was discharged from the needle. The extrusion force values (kgf) of these OVDs when reused after storage were measured with a texture analyzer. Moreover, 10 healthy adults (5 men and 5 women) used a pinch sensor to measure the extrusion force values for the HA/CS combination without D-sorbitol which was stored in the above manner, and used a 4-step scale to score the usability of OVD. Results For the HA/CS combination without D-sorbitol, the extrusion force value was increased from its initial value (storage duration, 0 min) as storage duration increased. However, for the HA/CS combination containing 0.5% or 1.0% D-sorbitol, this value remained almost unchanged over time. Likewise, the pinch sensor-determined extrusion force values of HA/CS combination without D-sorbitol increased, depending on storage duration. Conclusion The addition of D-sorbitol to viscoelastic agent may suppress the needle clogging that occurs with OVD storage, and may improve the usability of OVDs during surgery.
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- Ippei Watanabe
- Medical Science Liaison Unit, Seikagaku Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dokkyo Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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Watanabe I, Mirumachi H, Konno H, Suzuki K. [Evaluation of Rheological Properties of Cohesive Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices Composed of Sodium Hyaluronate with High Molecular Weight-2019]. YAKUGAKU ZASSHI 2019; 139:1121-1128. [PMID: 31366849 DOI: 10.1248/yakushi.19-00084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs), mainly containing sodium hyaluronate (HA), are used in cataract surgeries to protect the cornea endothelium. In this study, the rheological properties of 9 launched products (containing 1% HA) were evaluated. The molecular weights (MWs) of HA estimated based on intrinsic viscosity varied widely, between 1100-2500 kDa, and showed a particular value for each product. Of the 9 products, 6 are classified as cohesive OVDs and their product specifications show the same value for intrinsic viscosity (25-45 dL/g), with high MW HA (>2000 kDa); however, the MW of each HA showed a particular value (2200-2500 kDa) within the range of the product specification. As with the MW of HA, apparent viscosity and dynamic rheological parameters showed particular values for each OVD. The product Opegan-Hi exhibited the highest value of apparent viscosity at low shear rate, and a solid-like behavior among the OVDs. In a questionnaire survey among 198 cataract surgeons, 42% of surgeons had experienced a difference in ability to maintain the depth of anterior chamber during surgery among the different cohesive OVDs used. This suggested that surgeons select OVD properties based on surgical procedure and patient cases. In conclusion, we demonstrated that each OVD has particular rheological properties within the range of the product specification defined by the intrinsic viscosity. The results might provide useful information for surgeons in their selection of OVDs based on their experience.
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The impact of corneal guttata on the results of cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg 2019; 45:803-809. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2018.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2018] [Revised: 12/20/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Watanabe I, Hoshi H, Sato M, Suzuki K. Rheological and Adhesive Properties to Identify Cohesive and Dispersive Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2019; 67:277-283. [PMID: 30828005 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.c18-00890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of the rheological properties and adhesive force of ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs) as parameters for understanding and identifying the surgical behavior of cohesive and dispersive OVDs. The apparent viscosity, and the storage and loss moduli (dynamic rheological parameters) of 50% chondroitin sulfate (CS), 3% sodium hyaluronate (HA), Shellgan (the combination of 3% HA and 4% CS), Opegan (1% HA with a low molecular mass) and Opegan-Hi (1% HA with a high molecular mass) were obtained with a rheometer. The adhesive force of each sample was measured by using a texture analyzer. Opegan-Hi showed a solid-like behavior, while 50% CS showed a fluid-like behavior from their apparent viscosity and dynamic rheological parameters. Shellgan, 3% HA, and Opegan exhibited similar rheological properties and intermediate characteristics between Opegan-Hi and 50% CS, although their respective values were slightly different. Among these OVD samples, the adhesive force was higher in the order of 50% CS > Shellgan, 3% HA > Opegan > Opegan-Hi. The adhesive force of dispersive OVDs tended to be higher than that of cohesive OVDs, which correlated well with the removal times of OVDs from the eye that have previously been reported. In conclusion, we demonstrated that cohesive OVDs and dispersive OVDs have particular rheological and adhesive properties that can be applied to identify both types. These parameters obtained in this study provide useful information for a greater understanding and prediction of the behavior of OVDs in the eye during surgery.
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- Medical Science Liaison Unit, Seikagaku Corporation
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Mori H, Yamada H, Toyama K, Takahashi K. A new histological evaluation method to detect residual ophthalmic viscosurgical devices for cataract surgery. Heliyon 2018; 4:e00822. [PMID: 30272034 PMCID: PMC6159335 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2018.e00822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2018] [Revised: 07/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose To establish a new evaluation method to quantify residual ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) volume and corneal endothelium adhesion properties for phacoemulsification surgery. Methods We compared the performance of four OVDs (Viscoat®, Healon5®, Healon® and DisCoVisc®) using porcine eyes. First, OVDs were mixed with fluorescent-conjugated dextrans to render them visible under the microscope. A corneal side port was opened, followed by a continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis, and a corneal tunnel incision was made. OVDs were injected, then the lens was removed using one-handed phacoemulsification. After this procedure, the anterior segment of the eye was isolated via an equatorial incision and the tissue was immediately frozen in shimmering liquid nitrogen. Sagittal slices (20 μm) were cut with a Cryostat from limbus to limbus. Every tenth slide was imaged using a fluorescent microscope with a CCD camera. We evaluated the percentage of the corneal endothelium covered by each OVD as the OVD adhesion to corneal endothelium ratio (OAE ratio) and the volume of residual OVD in the anterior chamber. Results Viscoat® showed significantly higher endothelium coverage compared with both Healon® and DisCoVisc®. A statistically larger volume of Healon5® remained in the anterior chamber compared with Healon® and DisCoVisc®. Conclusion The new evaluation methods used here provide precise quantitative analysis of OAE ratio and residual OVD volume. These results show that Viscoat® and Healon5® have a high potential for coating the corneal endothelium during phacoemulsification and aspiration surgery.
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- Hidetsugu Mori
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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Jurowski P, Goś R, Owczarek G, Gralewicz G. Corneal Endothelial Cells' Protection against Thermal Injury: Influence of Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Substances in Experimental Study on Rabbits. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/112067210501500604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- P. Jurowski
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lodz
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lodz
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- Central Institute for Labour Protection, National Research Institute, Warsaw - Poland
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- Central Institute for Labour Protection, National Research Institute, Warsaw - Poland
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Tognetto D, Cecchini P, D'Aloisio R, Lapasin R. Mixed polymeric systems: New ophthalmic viscosurgical device created by mixing commercially available devices. J Cataract Refract Surg 2017; 43:109-114. [PMID: 28317663 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2016.11.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2016] [Revised: 11/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the rheological properties of mixtures of different commercially available ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs) containing sodium hyaluronate and chondroitin sulfate. SETTING Eye Clinic, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy. DESIGN Laboratory study. METHODS Blends were obtained combining a superviscous cohesive OVD (Healon GV [sodium hyaluronate 1%]) and a medium-viscosity dispersive OVD (Viscoat [sodium hyaluronate 3.0%-chondroitin sulfate 4.0%]). The 2 substances were combined in different ratios, and the rheological characteristics were analyzed to find the optimum proportion. A new viscous dispersive OVD, Discovisc (hyaluronic acid 1.6%-chondroitin sulfate 4.0%) was evaluated for comparison. The storage modulus, loss modulus, crossover point, complex viscosity, shear viscosity, and pseudoplasticity were studied. RESULTS The rheological properties of the mixed solution (1:1 and 3:1) showed intermediate characteristics in comparison with the 2 original substances, characterized by a viscosity comparable to that of the superviscous cohesive OVD, but at a higher shear rate (similar to the medium-viscosity dispersive OVD). The new viscous dispersive OVD performed similarly to the medium-viscosity dispersive OVD at low shear rates but was comparable to the superviscous cohesive OVD at high shear rates. CONCLUSIONS The mixture of dispersive and cohesive rheological properties in a single OVD might be an advantage during cataract surgery.
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- Daniele Tognetto
- From the Eye Clinic (Tognetto, D'Aloisio, Cecchini) and the Department of Engineering and Architecture (Lapasin), University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- From the Eye Clinic (Tognetto, D'Aloisio, Cecchini) and the Department of Engineering and Architecture (Lapasin), University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
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- From the Eye Clinic (Tognetto, D'Aloisio, Cecchini) and the Department of Engineering and Architecture (Lapasin), University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- From the Eye Clinic (Tognetto, D'Aloisio, Cecchini) and the Department of Engineering and Architecture (Lapasin), University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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Bayatpour D, Abouali O, Ghaffarieh A, Ahmadi G. In silico investigation of cornea deformation during irrigation/aspiration in phacoemulsification in cataract surgery. Med Eng Phys 2017; 43:77-85. [PMID: 28291699 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2017.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Revised: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 02/12/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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To analyze the stress, strain and displacement of the human cornea under the action of negative intraocular pressure, which occurs during phacoemulsification in cataract surgery, a multidisciplinary approach including biomedical engineering, solid mechanics, numerical analysis, and fluid dynamics was used. Fluid-structure interaction method was implemented using 3-dimensional nonlinear finite element analysis of cornea tissue in conjunction with CFD analysis of anterior chamber fluid flow to study the deformation of the cornea under negative gage pressure during irrigation and aspiration (I/A). The computational model of the eye includes both cornea and sclera. To increase the accuracy of the computational model, both cornea hyperelasticity and thickness variation were included in the analysis. The simulation was performed for both coaxial and bimanual I/A systems with different flow rates. The cornea deformations for various flow rates were evaluated, and the possibility of an unstable anterior chamber was assessed. The results show that the critical pressure in the anterior chamber, which may lead to the surge condition due to buckling of the cornea, is sub-ambient (below zero gauge pressure). Anterior chamber instability occurs at higher volume flow rates for coaxial I/A system compared with that for bimanual system, but the deformation of the cornea is more intense for the bimanual system.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, IndianaUniversitySchool of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering Department, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, USA
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Behndig A, Korobelnik JF. Mydriatic insert and intracameral injections compared with mydriatic eyedrops in cataract surgery: controlled studies. J Cataract Refract Surg 2016; 41:1503-19. [PMID: 26287888 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.12.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2014] [Revised: 10/06/2014] [Accepted: 12/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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UNLABELLED Mydriatic eyedrops are the standard method for pupil dilation in cataract surgery, but their limitations have prompted a search for alternative techniques. Two alternatives-an ophthalmic insert containing phenylephrine and tropicamide and intracameral injections of various combinations of lidocaine, cyclopentolate, and phenylephrine, with or without epinephrine in the irrigating solution-have been assessed in prospective controlled studies, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We reviewed the safety and efficacy of mydriatic ophthalmic inserts and intracameral mydriatic injections compared with the safety and efficacy of mydriatic eyedrops using a systematic PubMed search (1963 to 2014). We identified 9 prospective studies (7 RCTs, 637 patients) of the mydriatic ophthalmic insert and 15 prospective studies (14 RCTs, 1020 patients) of intracameral mydriatic injections; 7 of the RCTs compared intracameral mydriatic injections and mydriatic eyedrops and 7 RCTs studied the optimum intracameral mydriatic injection protocol. The latter showed that a lidocaine and phenylephrine-based solution, without irrigating epinephrine, was optimum for intracameral mydriatic injections. The mydriatic ophthalmic insert and intracameral mydriatic injections were consistently shown to be safe and as effective as mydriatic eyedrops. Each method has distinct advantages and limitations. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Dr. Behndig has received fees from Théa Pharma GmbH as a member of the European Team for the Prophylaxis of Infection in Cataract Surgery group. Dr. Korobelnik has received consultancy fees from Alcon Surgical, Inc.; Allergan, Inc.; Alimera, Inc.; Bayer HealthCare AG; Carl Zeiss Meditec AG; Novartis Corp.; Roche Innovatis AG; and Théa Pharma GmbH.
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- Anders Behndig
- From the Department of Clinical Sciences/Ophthalmology (Behndig), Umeå University Hospital, Sweden, and Service d'ophtalmologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Institut de Santé Publique, d'Epidémiologie et de Développement, and the Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U897-Epidemiologie-Biostatistique (Korobelnik), Bordeaux, France.
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- From the Department of Clinical Sciences/Ophthalmology (Behndig), Umeå University Hospital, Sweden, and Service d'ophtalmologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Institut de Santé Publique, d'Epidémiologie et de Développement, and the Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U897-Epidemiologie-Biostatistique (Korobelnik), Bordeaux, France
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Comparison of the changes in corneal endothelial cells after pars plana and anterior chamber ahmed valve implant. J Ophthalmol 2015; 2015:486832. [PMID: 25694824 PMCID: PMC4324977 DOI: 10.1155/2015/486832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2014] [Accepted: 01/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Purpose. To compare the changes in corneal endothelial cells after pars plana Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation with those after the anterior chamber AGV implantation for refractory glaucoma. Methods. The medical records of 18 eyes with pars plana implantation of AGV (ppAGV) were reviewed retrospectively and were compared with 18 eyes with the anterior chamber AGV (acAGV) implant. The preoperative and postoperative endothelial cells, intraocular pressure (IOP), and postoperative complications during the follow-up in both groups were compared. Results. The average follow-up was 18 months. The postoperative endothelial cells in the ppAGV and acAGV groups were 2044 ± 303 and 1904 ± 324, respectively (P = 0.25). The average percentage decrease in the endothelial cells in the ppAGV and acAGV groups at 18 months was 12.5% and 18.4%, respectively, and showed significant difference between the 2 groups (P = 0.01). No difference in IOP control and the number of postoperative glaucoma medications was observed between the 2 groups. Conclusions. Endothelial cell damage in the ppAGV group for refractory glaucoma appeared to be lower than that in the acAGV group. Therefore, pars plana implantation of AGV may be preferred as it may have lower level of endothelial cell damage while maintaining similar level of IOP control.
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von Sonnleithner C, Bergholz R, Gonnermann J, Torun N, Bertelmann E. Aqualase® Revisited: Endothelial Cell Loss Strongly Depends on Lens Density. Ophthalmic Res 2014; 51:9-14. [DOI: 10.1159/000354428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2013] [Accepted: 07/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Phacoemulsification induced transient swelling of corneal Descemet's Endothelium Complex imaged with ultra-high resolution optical coherence tomography. PLoS One 2013; 8:e80986. [PMID: 24312254 PMCID: PMC3842923 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0080986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2013] [Accepted: 10/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Purpose Thickness changes of corneal sub-layers after phacoemulsification were investigated by spectral domain ultra-high resolution optical coherence tomography (UHR-OCT). Methods The corneas (n = 26) of 26 age-related cataract surgery patients were studied. UHR-OCT was used to evaluate the thickness of Descemet’s Endothelium Complex (DEC), stroma, Bowman’s layer, epithelium, and full cornea at the center (CCT) before, one day after, and one week after surgery. Non-contact specular microscopy measured CCT, endothelial cell density, and morphology. Results The DEC, stroma, Bowman’s layer, and epithelium were visualized by UHR-OCT. Before surgery, the DEC in all cases appeared as a translucent space between two smooth opaque lines. One day after surgery, the posterior corneal surfaces in half of the eyes were wavy and irregular. Compared to the baseline, one day after surgery the thickness increases of the DEC, stroma, and CCT were 4.3 ± 2.6 µm, 25.5 ± 24.9 µm, and 32.1 ± 26.6 µm, respectively (P < 0.001). The morphology of the DEC and the CCT recovered to baseline one week after surgery (P > 0.05), but endothelial cell density was 8.7% less than at baseline. There were no significant changes in Bowman’s layer and epithelium after the operation. The pre-operative DEC thickness was positively correlated with the decreased endothelial cell density at 1 day after surgery (r = 0.55, P = 0.003). Conclusions The DEC showed edematous thickening and different degrees of morphological changes after phacoemulsification. The DEC deformation and corneal edema recovered by one week after surgery, which indicated recovery of endothelial function. UHR-OCT is a useful tool to evaluate function of the DEC after phacoemulsification. Pre-operative DEC thickness may indicate the integrity of the endothelium and could be used for predicting endothelial cell loss after phacoemulsification.
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Kugu S, Erdogan G, Sahin Sevim M, Ozerturk Y. A clinical comparison of safety and efficacy in phacoemulsification with versus without ophthalmic viscoelastic device. Semin Ophthalmol 2013; 30:96-100. [PMID: 24171791 DOI: 10.3109/08820538.2013.833261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate in a comparative manner the safety and efficacy of 1.0% sodium-Hyaluronate used during capsulorhexis and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in phacoemulsification surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS 1.0% sodium-Hyaluronate, which is commonly used as one of the ophthalmic viscoelastic devices, was compared to intraocular irrigating solution, which can bring up these effects. In addition, the effect of both methods on occurring corneal endothelial cell (CEC) loss was investigated. RESULTS Each group comprised 19 eyes. The mean preoperative CEC density was 2525.68 ± 181.85 in Group H and 2514.16 ± 174.59 in Group V; no statistically significant difference was found between the groups (p > 0.05). Preoperative and postoperative first and twelfth week CEC densities were 2438.21 ± 198.12 (p < 0.001) and 2390.74 ± 202.31, respectively, in group H (p < 0.001). Preoperative and postoperative first and twelfth week CEC densities were 2415.32 ± 197.24 (p < 0.001) and 2353.47 ± 212.69 in group V (p < 0.001). Compared with preoperative values, decrease in CEC density on the postoperative first and twelfth weeks was not statistically significant in either group (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Although it was found that there was no statistically difference in terms of preventing CEC loss between 1.0% sodium-Hyaluronate and the irrigation method during phacoemulsification, it was observed clinically that 1.0% sodium-hyaluronate can make the procedure easy, safer, very helpful, especially for understanding phacoemulsification.
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- Suleyman Kugu
- Dr. Lutfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Eye Clinic , Istanbul , Turkey
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Tsai YY. The Impact of Phacoemulsification on the Physiology of Corneal Endothelial Cells and the Management of Cataract Associated with Corneal Endothelial Disease. J Med Ultrasound 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmu.2013.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Kwon SH, Shin JP, Kim IT, Park DH. Comparative study of corneal wetting agents during 25-gauge microincision vitrectomy surgery under a noncontact wide-angle viewing system. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2013; 44:360-5. [PMID: 23883531 DOI: 10.3928/23258160-20130715-07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2013] [Accepted: 05/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of corneal wetting agents during 25-gauge microincision vitrectomy surgery (MIVS) under a binocular indirect ophthalmic microscope system. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective, randomized, comparative study included 45 eyes undergoing 25-gauge MIVS. The randomly assigned corneal wetting agents were balanced salt solution, ProVisc, and DisCoVisc. The main outcome measures were the frequency of applications, the duration of each application, and the corneal surface status including corneal fluorescein staining score postoperatively. RESULTS The mean frequency of applications was higher for balanced salt solution (13.6 ± 4.3) than ProVisc (2.7 ± 1.0) or DisCoVisc (1.7 ± 0.5) (P < .001). The duration of each application was longer for DisCoVisc (29.8 ± 6.0 minutes) than balanced salt solution (3.7 ± 1.1 minutes) or ProVisc (17.6 ± 3.6 minutes) (P < .001). The fluorescein staining score was higher for balanced salt solution until 7 days postoperatively (P < .001). CONCLUSION ProVisc and DisCoVisc could be more effective corneal wetting agents than balanced salt solution by minimizing the frequency of intraoperative application and postoperative corneal injury.
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- Soo Hyun Kwon
- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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Lundberg B, Behndig A. Intracameral mydriatics in phacoemulsification cataract surgery -- a 6-year follow-up. Acta Ophthalmol 2013; 91:243-6. [PMID: 22405257 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2011.02378.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the long-term safety of intracameral mydriatics (ICM) in phacoemulsification cataract surgery compared with conventional topical mydriatics (TM). METHODS A total of 45 patients were examined 6 years after phacoemulsification cataract surgery. The patients had previously participated in a prospective randomized double-blind study including 60 patients, operated with either ICM or TM. The follow-up included best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), grade of posterior capsule opacification (PCO), YAG laser capsulotomy rate, pupil size, corneal thickness and endothelial morphology. RESULTS No differences in postoperative BCVA, IOP, pupil size, PCO or YAG rate were observed between the groups. Endothelial cell loss, endothelial morphology and corneal thickness were also equivalent. CONCLUSIONS Intracameral mydriatics is a safe alternative to topical mydriatics in phacoemulsification cataract surgery with no long-term disadvantages at 6-year follow-up.
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- Björn Lundberg
- Department of Clinical Science/Ophthalmology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.
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Lee JY, Lee JH, Kim HK. Comparison of Balanced Salt Solution and Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device to Maintain Optical Clarity During Phacoemulsification. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2013. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2013.54.10.1514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Jin Young Lee
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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Espíndola RF, Castro EFS, Santhiago MR, Kara-Junior N. A clinical comparison between DisCoVisc and 2% hydroxypropylmethylcellulose in phacoemulsification: a fellow eye study. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2012; 67:1059-62. [PMID: 23018304 PMCID: PMC3438247 DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2012(09)13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2012] [Accepted: 07/08/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study sought to compare the effects and outcomes of two ophthalmic viscosurgical devices, 1.6% hyaluronic acid/4.0% chondroitin sulfate and 2.0% hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, during phacoemulsification. METHODS This prospective, randomized clinical trial comprised 78 eyes (39 patients) that received phacoemulsification performed by the same surgeon using a standardized technique. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either 1.6% hyaluronic acid/4.0% chondroitin sulfate or 2.0% hydroxypropylmethylcellulose on the first eye. The other eye was treated later and received the other viscoelastic agent. Preoperative and postoperative examinations (5, 24 and 48 hours; 7 and 14 days; 3 and 6 months) included measurements of the total volume of the ophthalmic viscosurgical device, ultrasound and washout times to completely remove the ophthalmic viscosurgical device, intraocular pressure, central corneal thickness and best-corrected visual acuity. The corneal endothelial cell count was measured at baseline and at six months postoperatively. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01387620. RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences between groups in terms of cataract density or ultrasound time. However, it took longer to remove 2.0% hydroxypropylmethylcellulose than 1.6% hyaluronic acid/ 4.0% chondroitin sulfate, and the amount of viscoelastic material used was greater in the 2.0% hydroxypropylmethylcellulose group. In addition, the best-corrected visual acuity was significantly better in the hyaluronic acid/ chondroitin sulfate group, but this preferable outcome was only observed at 24 hours after the operation. There were no statistically significant differences between the two ophthalmic viscosurgical devices regarding the central corneal thickness or intraocular pressure measurements at any point in time. The corneal endothelial cell count was significantly higher in the hyaluronic acid/chondroitin sulfate group. CONCLUSION The ophthalmic viscosurgical device consisting of 1.6% hyaluronic acid/4.0% chondroitin sulfate was more efficient during phacoemulsification and was easier to remove after IOL implantation than 2.0% hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. In addition, the corneal endothelial cell count was significantly higher following the use of hyaluronic acid/chondroitin sulfate than with hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, which promoted an improved level of corneal endothelium protection.
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- Rodrigo F Espíndola
- Ophthalmology Department, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Preservation of corneal endothelium after pars plana tube insertion of the Ahmed glaucoma valve. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2011; 56:119-27. [DOI: 10.1007/s10384-011-0108-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2011] [Accepted: 10/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Long-term follow-up of changes in corneal endothelium after primary and secondary intraocular lens implantations in children. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2011; 250:925-30. [PMID: 22143676 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-011-1872-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2011] [Revised: 10/24/2011] [Accepted: 11/15/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate long-term changes in corneal endothelial cell count and morphology after congenital cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation. METHODS Cataract extraction and posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation was performed on 54 congenital cataract patients (83 eyes). The corneal endothelial cell density (ECD), coefficient of variation (CV), hexagonality, and central corneal thickness (CCT) were measured for a retrospective analysis of long-term changes in corneal endothelial characteristics. RESULTS The mean age at the time of IOL implantation was 5.00 (3.62) years [mean (SD)], and the mean follow-up period was 8.83 (1.49) years. In a comparison of the treated and normal eyes of patients who underwent unilateral surgery, the treated eyes showed a significantly greater CCT (p < 0.05), and there was no significant difference in ECD, CV, and hexagonality (p > 0.05). In addition, there was no statistically significant difference in the ECD and CCT between the primary and secondary IOL implantation groups. CONCLUSIONS Our results did not show any significant corneal endothelial cell loss in congenital cataract patients; however, their CCTs were increased.
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Abouali O, Bayatpour D, Ghaffariyeh A, Ahmadi G. Simulation of flow field during irrigation/aspiration in phacoemulsification using computational fluid dynamics. J Cataract Refract Surg 2011; 37:1530-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2011.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2010] [Revised: 02/16/2011] [Accepted: 02/17/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Endocapsular carousel technique phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg 2011; 37:433-7. [PMID: 21333865 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2010] [Revised: 10/06/2010] [Accepted: 10/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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We describe an approach to cataract phacoemulsification that uses the carouseling technique within the capsular bag. This is made possible by a newly designed phacoemulsification tip with 3 unique modifications: a 20-degree right bend in the tip, a semicircular opening, and a third irrigation port. These 3 features facilitate the carouseling technique of phacoemulsification without expressing the lens into the anterior chamber. The method decreases corneal endothelial injury by maximizing the distance between the delivered thermal energy and the corneal endothelium. The preoperative and postoperative pachymetry and endothelial cell counts in the first 8 patients treated using this technique are reported.
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Ben-Eliahu S, Tal K, Milstein A, Levin-Harrus T, Ezov N, Kleinmann G. Protective effect of different ophthalmic viscosurgical devices on corneal endothelium during severe phacoemulsification model in rabbits. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2011; 42:152-6. [PMID: 21323271 DOI: 10.3928/15428877-20110125-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2010] [Accepted: 11/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE To evaluate the protective effect of different ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs) on corneal endothelial cells against relatively severe phacoemulsification damage in a rabbit model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-four rabbit eyes were randomly assigned to four similar groups: in three groups the aqueous humor was completely replaced by Visiol (TRB CHEMEDICA, München, Germany), Biolon (Bio-Technology General Ltd., Kiryat Malachi, Israel), and Viscoat (Alcon, Puurs, Belgium) and in the control group no OVD was applied. Endothelial cell counts were performed prior to initiating the study. All eyes were exposed to continuous 5 minutes of phacoemulsification. Endothelial cell counts were repeated 4 days postoperatively. RESULTS Viscoat showed the highest endothelial cell loss (30%), followed by Biolon (25%), Visiol (22%), and the control group (19%). None of the differences between the groups were found to be statistically significant, although they were within each group (P = .028). CONCLUSION None of the tested OVDs demonstrated protective effect on corneal endothelial cells in comparison to the control group. This model was found to be too aggressive for the demonstration of the protective effect of different OVDs even for hard cataract.
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Mian SI, Sugar A. Corneal Complications of Intraocular Surgery. Cornea 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-06387-6.00103-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Praveen MR, Vasavada AR, Koul A, Raj SM, Vasavada VA, Vasavada VA, Zetterstrom C. Subjective evaluation of intraoperative performance of DisCoVisc in complex ocular environments. Eye (Lond) 2010; 24:1391-5. [PMID: 20431611 DOI: 10.1038/eye.2010.52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To subjectively evaluate the intraoperative characteristics of DisCoVisc during phacoemulsification in complex ocular environments. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this prospective observational study, two experienced surgeons (ARV and CZ) performed phacoemulsification on 100 consecutive patients with cataract associated with complex ocular environments. Inclusion criteria were eyes with shallow anterior chambers (anterior chamber depth (ACD) of <2.1 mm), inadequate pupillary dilation (3 mm), dense cataract, and white mature cataract. The surgeons subjectively assessed the endpoints at each phase of phacoemulsification and various behavioural aspects of the ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs) were subsequently evaluated. RESULTS The distribution was as follows: eyes with white mature cataract (n=18), eyes with grades 4 and 5 cataract (n=56), eyes with co-existing shallow ACD <2 mm (n=24), and co-existing small pupil size <2 mm (n=18). DisCoVisc behaved like a moderately cohesive viscoelastic in 94% of the cases. Injection of viscoelastic was easy in 38 (38%) eyes and very easy in 62 (62%) eyes. Visualization after the viscoelastic injection was excellent in 74% of the eyes. During phacoemulsification, DisCoVisc was moderately dispersive at all the stages of emulsification. The bag maintenance during IOL implantation was excellent in 56% eyes; IOL implantation was easy in 26% of the eyes and difficult in 20% of the eyes. Surgeons found viscoelastic removal easy in 68% of the eyes. At the time of OVD removal, DisCoVisc behaved like both a dispersive and a cohesive viscoelastic in 96% of the eyes. CONCLUSION DisCoVisc provides both cohesive and dispersive properties. DisCoVisc alone, even in complex ocular environments, enabled the surgeon to achieve good intraoperative performance.
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- M R Praveen
- Iladevi Cataract and IOL Research Centre, Raghudeep Eye Clinic, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Cakmak HB, Cagil N, Dal D, Simavli H, Arifoglu HB, Simsek S. Effects of intracameral use of adrenalin solution with preservative on corneal endothelium. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2010; 29:41-9. [DOI: 10.3109/15569520903433517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Chikamoto N, Fujitsu Y, Kimura K, Nishida T, Araki T. Device for cataract analysis: Development and relevance to cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg 2010; 36:58-65. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2009.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2009] [Revised: 06/05/2009] [Accepted: 06/05/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Oh TH, Lee SJ, Kim HS. Clinical Outcomes of Cataract Surgery Using Torsional Mode Phacoemulsification and Soft Shell Technique. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2009. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2009.50.9.1313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Tae-Hoon Oh
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Evaluation of Endothelial Mucin Layer Thickness After Phacoemulsification With Next Generation Ophthalmic Irrigating Solution. Cornea 2008; 27:1050-6. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e31817313cb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Praveen MR, Koul A, Vasavada AR, Pandita D, Dixit NV, Dahodwala FF. DisCoVisc versus the soft-shell technique using Viscoat and Provisc in phacoemulsification: randomized clinical trial. J Cataract Refract Surg 2008; 34:1145-51. [PMID: 18571083 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2008] [Accepted: 03/21/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the effects and outcomes of DisCoVisc (hyaluronic acid 1.6%-chondroitin sulfate 4.0%) with those of the soft-shell technique using Viscoat (sodium hyaluronate 3.0%-chondroitin sulfate 4.0%) and Provisc (sodium hyaluronate 1.0%) in phacoemulsification. SETTING Iladevi Cataract & IOL Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India. METHODS This prospective randomized clinical trial comprised 100 eyes having phacoemulsification by the same surgeon using a standardized technique. Eyes were randomly assigned to DisCoVisc (Group 1) or Viscoat and Provisc (Group 2). Preoperative and postoperative examinations included absolute change in pachymetry, percentage difference in endothelial cell density (ECD) and coefficient of variation (CV), and anterior segment inflammation. RESULTS The mean postoperative central corneal thickness (CCT) in Group 1 and Group 2 was 590.96+/-46.05 microm and 586.94+/-50.57 microm, respectively, at 1 day; 554.14+/-35.45 microm and 551.65+/-37.69 microm, respectively, at 7 days; and 533.74+/-29.12 microm and 536.44+/-35.59 microm, respectively, at 1 month. The between-group differences in CCT were not statistically significant. At 3 months, the mean ECD was 2427.06+/-243.26 cells/mm2 and 2475.30+/-222.83 cells/mm2, respectively, and the mean CV, 42.38+/-7.94 cells/mm2 and 41.66+/-7.71 cells/mm2, respectively. There was no significant difference in the mean ECD between preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively or in corneal thickness between preoperatively and 1, 7, and 30 days postoperatively. CONCLUSION A single injection of DisCoVisc was effective, and its postoperative outcomes were comparable to those of combined Viscoat and Provisc.
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- Mamidipudi R Praveen
- Iladevi Cataract & IOL Research Centre, Raghudeep Eye Clinic, Memnagar, Ahmedabad, India
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Comparison of the effect of AquaLase and NeoSoniX phacoemulsification on the corneal endothelium. J Cataract Refract Surg 2008; 34:377-82. [PMID: 18299060 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2007] [Accepted: 10/23/2007] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the extent of corneal endothelial cell loss and pachymetry changes in 2 age-based groups of patients who had cataract removal by AquaLase (Alcon) phacoemulsification in 1 eye and NeoSoniX (Alcon) phacoemulsification in the contralateral eye. SETTING Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. METHODS This prospective clinical study comprised 28 patients younger than 80 years (Group A) and 28 patients 80 years or older (Group B) with bilateral cataract having lens removal using AquaLase in the right eye and NeoSoniX in the left eye. The nuclei were graded clinically on the basis of hardness. The endothelial cell count (ECC), pachymetry, and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively. The mean ECC and pachymetry values (+/-SD) were calculated in each group, with differences between right and left eyes analyzed using the paired t test. RESULTS In Group A, the differences in the postoperative changes in ECC and pachymetry between AquaLase and NeoSoniX were not statistically significant. In Group B, there were statistically significant differences in postoperative changes in ECC and pachymetry, with the results better in the AquaLase eyes. The BCVA immediately after surgery was better than preoperatively in all eyes. CONCLUSION The results suggest that AquaLase cataract extraction is safe for the endothelium, even in older patients with harder cataracts and a lower ECC count preoperatively.
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Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss After Cataract Extraction by Using Ultrasound Phacoemulsification Versus a Fluid-based System. Cornea 2008; 27:17-21. [PMID: 18245961 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e3181583115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Perone JM, Popovici A, Ouled-Moussa R, Herasymyuk O, Reynders S. Safety and efficacy of two ocular anesthetic methods for phacoemulsification: topical anesthesia and viscoanesthesia (VisThesia). Eur J Ophthalmol 2007; 17:171-7. [PMID: 17415688 DOI: 10.1177/112067210701700204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE VisThesia is a new ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) which has 1% lidocaine combined with 1.5% sodium hyaluronate. This is a prospective evaluation of the safety and efficacy of VisThesia used in association with phacoemulsification. METHODS A total of 114 eyes were divided into two groups. Fifty-nine eyes were treated with tetracaine + oxybuprocaine topical anesthesia and DuoVisc OVD and 55 eyes were treated with VisThesia, for use as both topical anesthetic and OVD. Endothelial cell counts were measured at 30 days postoperatively and compared to preoperative baseline values. Pain and discomfort was subjectively evaluated by patients using a visual analog pain scale (0-10). RESULTS All surgeries were uneventful with no intraoperative or immediate postoperative complications. Patients receiving topical anesthesia had a mean pain score of 1.1+/-6.8 compared to a mean score of 1.3+/-4.6 for patients receiving VisThesia (p=0.59). Postoperatively, endothelial cell loss at 1 month was greater for patients receiving VisThesia (20.32%+/-43.75) than for those receiving the topical anesthetic (8.8%+/-59.6; p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS The results from the visual analog pain scale were comparable between groups, showing that VisThesia provides similar pain relief to topical anesthesia. Specular microscopy performed at 30 days postoperatively showed a significantly greater loss of endothelial cells with the use of VisThesia, suggesting that the 1% lidocaine concentration used in VisThesia may be toxic to corneal endothelial cells.
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- J M Perone
- Department of Ophthalmology, Regional Hospital Center Bon-Secours of Metz, 1 place Ph. de Vigneulles, 57000 Metz, France.
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Storr-Paulsen A, Nørregaard JC, Farik G, Tårnhøj J. The influence of viscoelastic substances on the corneal endothelial cell population during cataract surgery: a prospective study of cohesive and dispersive viscoelastics. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 85:183-7. [PMID: 17305732 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0420.2006.00784.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the ability of cohesive and dispersive ophthalmic viscoelastic devices (OVDs) to protect the corneal endothelium following in-the-bag phacoemulsification with implantation of a foldable posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL). METHODS In a prospective single-masked randomized study, 60 eyes of 60 cataract patients were assigned to three groups of 20 patients each, according to which OVD was used: Celoftal, Vitrax or Healon. The corneal response to surgery was evaluated by measuring the endothelial cell loss, the variation in mean cell area of the endothelial cells (CV), the frequency of hexagonal cells, and the central corneal thickness. Data were recorded preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively. RESULTS Preoperatively, no significant difference was observed in cell count, CV, hexagonal pattern or pachymetry among groups. Postoperatively, all three groups had a significant decrease in cell count, but the decrease was significantly less in the Vitrax group (6.97%) than in the Celoftal (18.03%) and Healon groups (18.46%). No changes in CV, hexagonality or corneal thickness were observed within any of the three groups or among the groups. There was an equal and significant increase in visual acuity. CONCLUSIONS Phacoemulsification with implantation of a posterior chamber lens is known to affect the density and morphology of corneal endothelial cells. Viscoelastics facilitate cataract surgery and protect the corneal endothelium during the procedure. Choosing a dispersive hyaluronate OVD during the phaco procedure may allow for protection of the endothelial cells while suppressing the formation of free radicals. This may be the reason for the superior protective effect on the corneal endothelial cells of Vitrax compared with Celoftal and Healon.
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- Allan Storr-Paulsen
- Department of Ophthalmology, Frederiksberg University Hospital, Frederiksberg, Denmark.
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Odenthal MTP, Sminia ML, Prick LJJM, Gortzak-Moorstein N, Völker-Dieben HJ. Long-Term Follow-Up of the Corneal Endothelium After Artisan Lens Implantation for Unilateral Traumatic and Unilateral Congenital Cataract in Children. Cornea 2006; 25:1173-7. [PMID: 17172893 DOI: 10.1097/01.ico.0000243961.52769.5f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To retrospectively estimate the long-term corneal endothelial cell loss in children after perforating corneal trauma and implantation of an iris-fixated anterior-chamber intraocular lens (IOL), either the Artisan aphakia lens or the Artificial Iris Implant, and to compare this corneal endothelial cell loss to that in children who received an Artisan aphakia lens to correct aphakia after cataract extraction for unilateral congenital cataract. METHODS A retrospective study was performed, evaluating the charts and endothelial photographs of 6 patients with unilateral traumatic cataract, with a mean age at IOL implantation of 9.5 years (range: 5.8-12.8 years) and a mean follow-up after IOL implantation of 10.5 years (range: 8.0-14.7 years), and of 3 children who were operated on for unilateral congenital cataract at a mean age of 2.7 years and who received an Artisan aphakia IOL, with a mean follow-up after IOL implantation of 9.5 years (range: 4.7-14.5 years). Parameters that were studied were central endothelial cell density (CECD) in both the operated and the normal eye at the last follow-up visit, percentage of cell loss in the operated eye compared with the normal eye, and length and location of the corneal scar in the injured eye. RESULTS : In the traumatic cataract group, CECD was, on average, 41% (range: 22%-58%) lower in the operated eye (1.647 +/- 322 [SD] cells/mm) than the normal eye (2.799 +/- 133 cells/mm). A significant negative linear correlation was found between the length of the corneal perforation scar and CECD. In the congenital cataract group, no statistical difference in CECD was found between the operated (3.323 +/- 410 cells/mm) and the unoperated (3.165 +/- 205 cells/mm) eye. CONCLUSION Endothelial cell loss 10.5 years after iris-fixated IOL implantation for traumatic cataract was substantial and related to the length of the corneal scar of the original trauma. In children operated on for congenital cataract, no difference was found in CECD in the operated and unoperated eyes 9.5 years after Artisan aphakia IOL implantation.
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- Monica Th P Odenthal
- Department of Ophthalmology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Sandoval HP, de Castro LEF, Vroman DT, Solomon KD. Randomized, Double-Masked Clinical Trial Evaluating Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss After Cataract Extraction and Intraocular Lens Implantation. Cornea 2006; 25:1043-5. [PMID: 17133050 DOI: 10.1097/01.ico.0000226366.64796.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the endothelial cell loss after cataract extraction using a fluid-based system and compare it with conventional ultrasound. METHODS A total of 46 eyes of 23 patients with up to 3+ bilateral cataract were included. The first eye was randomized to either fluid-based system or conventional ultrasound, and the fellow eye received the alternate system. Visual acuity and ultrasound pachymetry were measured preoperatively and at 1 day, 1 week, and 1 and 3 months postoperatively. Specular microscopy was performed preoperatively and 3 months after the surgery. Data was analyzed using the paired t test and Wilcoxon signed rank test. A P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Postoperatively, no significant differences were found among the groups. However, there was a significant difference (P < 0.01, analysis of variance with Tukey as posttest) in corneal pachymetry at day 1 after the surgery compared with baseline in both groups. There was a 6.3% and 7.9% loss of endothelial cells in the fluid-based system and ultrasound group, respectively. CONCLUSION Visual acuity, pachymetry, and endothelial cell loss after cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation using a fluid-based system is similar to conventional ultrasound.
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- Helga P Sandoval
- Magill Research Center for Vision Correction, Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
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Vajpayee RB, Verma K, Sinha R, Titiyal JS, Pandey RM, Sharma N. Comparative evaluation of efficacy and safety of ophthalmic viscosurgical devices in phacoemulsification [ISRCTN34957881]. BMC Ophthalmol 2005; 5:17. [PMID: 16018819 PMCID: PMC1180454 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2415-5-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2004] [Accepted: 07/15/2005] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Various ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVD) are used to perform phacoemulsification and other intraocular surgeries. We performed a study to compare the efficacy and safety of three ophthalmic viscosurgical devices that are routinely used in phacoemulsification. Methods Fifty-six patients of immature senile cataract with hard nucleus (grade 3 and 4) who underwent phacoemulsification were included. Depending upon the type of OVD, patients were randomly allocated into three groups; group 1 (n = 19), Viscoat® was used; group 2 (n = 19), Healon GV® was used; group 3 (n = 18), Healon 5® was used. Parameters evaluated were uncorrected and best corrected visual acuity, specular microscopy, intraocular pressure and pachymetry both preoperatively and postoperatively on day 1, 1 week, 1 month and 3 months and development of any complication both intraoperative and postoperative were also noted. Results The mean increase in central corneal thickness was 15.17% (group 1); 17.26% (group 2) and 16.21% (group 3) on first postoperative day and was comparable in the three groups. The density of endothelial cells decreased postoperatively (day 1) by 12.54% (group 1), 13.76% (group 2) and 13.06% (group 3) and was comparable. The mean preoperative intraocular pressure in groups 1, 2 and 3 were 13.3 ± 2.0, 14.0 ± 2.2 and 13.2 ± 3.2 mmHg respectively, which changed to 16.0 ± 4.7, 12.2 ± 4.7 and 12.3 ± 4.8 respectively on first postoperative day and the change in intraocular pressure was significantly higher in group 1 (1 vs 2 & 1 vs 3; p = 0.02; oneway ANOVA). Conclusion Viscoat®, Healon GV® and Healon 5® give comparable results in terms of efficacy and safety in performing phacoemulsification.
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- Rasik B Vajpayee
- Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India
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- Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India
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- Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India
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- Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India
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- Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India
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Dholakia SA, Vasavada AR, Singh R. Prospective evaluation of phacoemulsification in adults younger than 50 years. J Cataract Refract Surg 2005; 31:1327-33. [PMID: 16105602 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2004.11.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/08/2003] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate intraoperative performance and long-term outcome of phacoemulsification in patients younger than 50 years. SETTING Iladevi cataract and IOL Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India. METHODS A prospective observational study was conducted comprising 54 patients (35 men and 19 women) under age 50 who had phacoemulsification. Preoperative evaluation included specular microscopy. Phacoemulsification with implantation of an AcrySof MA30BA intraocular lens (IOL) was performed. Intraoperatively, peripheral extension of capsulorhexis, intraoperative posterior capsule opacification (PCO; plaque), and serious complications (eg, posterior capsule rupture, vitreous loss) were noted. Postoperatively, endothelial cell loss, postoperative PCO, neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) laser posterior capsulotomy rate, and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were assessed for 3 years. Patients with intraoperative PCO were analyzed separately. RESULTS Mean patient age was 42.7 years +/- 5.2 SD (men) and 43.1 +/- 3.25 years (women). Continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis was achieved in 49 patients (90.7%). Intraoperative PCO was present in 14 (25.92%) patients. An Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy was performed in 4 patients (28.5%). Posterior capsule rupture leading to vitreous loss occurred in 1 patient (1.85%). At 3-year follow-up, endothelial cell loss was 5.9%. Postoperative PCO developed in 8 patients (22.2%), and Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy was performed in 5 patients (13.8%). The BCVA was > or = 20/40 in 47 patients (94%). CONCLUSION Young patients pose a challenge in creating a capsulorhexis and display significant incidence of intraoperative and postoperative PCO.
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- Sheena A Dholakia
- Iladevi Cataract and IOL Research Centre, Gurukul Road, Memnagar, Ahmedabad, India
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