Risk factors affecting visual outcomes following dropped nucleus after cataract surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background/ aims

To describe the visual outcomes in eyes with dropped nucleus during phacoemulsification surgery.

Setting

Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC).

Design

Retrospective chart review of prospectively reported cases of dropped nucleus.

Methods

The clinical charts of all cases of dropped nucleus (Jan 2001 to Dec 2016) were retrospectively reviewed for patient demographics, surgeon type, stage of surgery, timing of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), and complications. Visual success was defined as best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) ≥ 20/40 at last review. Final risk factors affecting visual success were identified using multivariate logistic regression analysis.

Results

Incidence of dropped nucleus following cataract surgery was 0.17% (n = 292). Durat

SUBMITTER: Hu JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10810779 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature