Factors associated with visual outcomes after cataract surgery: A cross-sectional or retrospective study in Liberia.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To report the initial outcomes and associated risk factors for poor outcome of cataract surgery performed in Liberia. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad, started providing eye care in Liberia since July 2017. Electronic Medical Records of 573 patients operated for age-related cataract from July 2017 to January 2019 were reviewed. One eye per patient was included for analysis. All patients underwent either phacoemulsification or manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS). Pre and postoperative uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were recorded at one day, 1-3 weeks and 4-11 weeks. Main outcome measure was BCVA at 4-11 weeks; Intraoperative complications and preoperative ocular comorbidities (POC) were noted. BCVA

SUBMITTER: Khanna RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7233528 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature