Postoperative posterior capsular striae and the posterior capsular opacification in patients implanted with two types of intraocular lens material.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate the incidence of postoperative posterior capsular striae (PCS) and its influence on posterior capsular opacification (PCO) in patients implanted with two types of lens material.

Setting

Tertiary eye care center in central rural India.

Study design

A prospective, observational, nonrandomized study.

Materials and methods

The study included 1247 patients having age-related cataract scheduled for removal by phacoemulsification technique and implantation of hydrophilic or hydrophobic intraocular lens (IOL). Demographic profile, nuclear grading, axial length, and IOL power were noted. Details of PCS were noted on the 1st postoperative day in patients with clear cornea. Postoperative follow-up was ensured to study the status of PCS and development of P

SUBMITTER: Joshi RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5508456 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature