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Abstract #21651 Published in IGR 10-3
Application of soft-shell technique in phacoemulsification in risk eyes
Liu J-P; Nie S-W; Wang X-Q; Guo M; Xie H-TInternational Journal of Ophthalmology 2008; 8: 929-931
AIM: To search for an effective technique to improve visual acuity after cataract surgery and control the surgical quality in risk eyes. METHODS: Forty-seven cases with cataract who had the risk eyes complicated with other blinding factors such as glaucoma and retinal detachment underwent phacoemulsification. Soft-shell technique was introduced to protect corneas and offer a clear visual field in the surgical procedure. Visual acuity (VA) and complications after operation were observed. Then the data were analyzed. RESULTS: Significant differences were detected not only between pre- and postoperative groups (P < 0.01), but also between the conventional cataract surgery group and soft-shell technique group (P < 0.05). The postoperative VA in all cases were improved without any complications. CONCLUSIONS: The application of soft-shell technique in cataract surgery is effective for improving VA, reducing complications, and controlling surgical quality in the risk eyes. LA: Chinese
Dr. J.-P. Liu, Department of Ophthalmology, Jingzhou Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jingzhou 434100 Hubei Province, China
Classification:
12.20 Other (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
12.12.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.12 Cataract extraction)
