Majallah-i dānishgāh-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Arāk (May 2015)

Comparing the results of 3.2 and 2.65 mm main Incisions in Phacoemulsification

  • Sarvarian A,
  • Hoseini M,
  • Ahmadlou M

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 2
pp. 33 – 40

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Abstract Background: Phacoemulsification is a modern cataract surgery that developed surgery from large incisions into smaller incision size and lead to faster wound heal and earlier visual rehabilitation. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes and complications of 3.2 and 2.65 mm main Incisions in phacoemulsification . Materials and Methods: In this clinical study in Amir Kabir Hospital of Arak, 78 patients with senile cataract were divided into two groups. Half of them experienced 3.2 mm main incision (first group) and the others were under main incision with 2.65 mm (group 2). Immediately after operation if patients had a wound leak, the standard stromal hydration was used; and a suture was placed. A day after operation, the patients were examined in the light of iris prolapse, if it existed, then a suture would be palced. Results: The occurrence of anterior chamber wound leak was 7.7% and 2.6% in group 1 and group 2, respectively. Stromal hydration was needed 5.1% and 3.2% in group 1 and group 2 respectively. In fact, suture was needed 2.6% and 0.0% in group 1 and group 2, respectively. There was no iris prolapse in both groups. Conclusion: There was no statistically significant difference between two groups from the point of view of wound leak and the need for suture and the rate of iris prolapse(p>0.05). Also, in low or intermediate nuclear density grade, the smaller and the more permanent incision with 2.65 mm is preferred.

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