Long-Term Outcomes of Posterior Capsular Opacification in Highly Myopic Eyes and Its Influencing Factors.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of posterior capsular opacification (PCO) in highly myopic eyes and its influencing factors.

Methods

Patients undergoing phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation and followed up for 1-5 years were included in this prospective cohort study. The severity of PCO was evaluated using EPCO2000 software system, with the area of central 3.0 mm (PCO-3 mm) and within the capsulorhexis (PCO-C) both being analyzed. Percentage of eyes after Nd:YAG capsulotomy, as well as clinically significant PCO (defined as eyes with visual-impairing PCO or after capsulotomy), were also included as outcome variables.

Results

A total of 673 highly myopic eyes [axial length (AL) ≥ 26 mm] and 224 control eye

SUBMITTER: He W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10287617 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature