Efficacy evaluation and predictive value of IL-20 and Apelin-13 after cataract surgery by phacoemulsification combined with IOL implantation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is the standard treatment for cataract. A proportion of patients still experience suboptimal visual outcomes or postoperative complications. This study aimed to investigate the roles of Interleukin-20 (IL-20) and Apelin-13 as biomarkers for assessing visual outcomes and predicting postoperative prognosis following phacoemulsification with IOL implantation.

Methods

In this retrospective study, 193 cataract patients who underwent phacoemulsification combined with IOL implantation between January 2023 and December 2024 were included. Based on the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and complication status at 3 months postoperatively, patients were categorized into good (n = 138) and poor (

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12835301 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature