Application of small incision manual nucleofragmentation technology in hard-nucleus cataract

Abstract

AIM: To observe the efficacy and safety of small incision manual nuncleofragmentation technology in hard-nucleus cataract. METHODS: Fifty-four patients(54 eyes)were performed with small incision manual nucleofragmentation and intraocular lens implantation. Uncorrected-visual acuity, corrected-visual acuity and astigmatism were measured before and after surgery. Anterior segment of eye, retina, surgical complications were observed. RESULTS: Preoperative uncorrected vision(LogMAR)was 1.095±0.171, corrected vision(LogMAR)was 0.994±0.158. Postoperative uncorrected vision(LogMAR)was 0.321±0.214 and corrected vision(LogMAR)was 0.276±0.179 at 1wk after operation. Both had statistical significance compared with uncorrected vision(LogMAR)(t=27.052, Pt=29.211, Pt=1.048, P>0.05). No severe complications occurred in all cases. CONCLUSION: The technology of small incision manual nuncleofragmentation in hard-nucleus cataract is proved to be safe and effective.

Keywords

• small incision
• manual nuncleofragmentation
• hard-nucleus cataract
• hard-nucleus cataract