Dr.Chandrakantha K S

Dr.Nirupama R, Dr. SHEEJA AREEKKARA KUNHIRAMAN

Abstract

To study the efficacy of Phacoemulsification on mature Cataract in 200 eyes. Monocentric hospital based study. 200 eyes with white Mature Cataract were selected . Exclusion criteria – nil systemic diseases, any Pseudoexfoliation subluxation in these mature Cataract & Phacodonesis . Pre-Op work up done. Operative steps: Temporal –Superior Clear Corneal Incision, Methylene Blue Injection- under air, Capsulorhexis, Phacochop, Foldable IOL into Capsular bag, Residual Visco removed, self-sealing Incision. Intraop complications – 3 PCR, 1 ZD, 2 run away rhexis which were managed appropriately. Post op complication – 4 moderate iritis managed with steroid eye drops. Late complaication- 3 PCO managed by YAG Capsulotomy & 3 ARMD.The patients were followed up for 3 years.In this series 124 eyes(63%) eyes regained a vision of 6/6,70 eye -6/9,3 eyes – 6/12, 3 eyes – 6/24.The surgical skill of the eye surgeon and meticulous planning is important to give excellent results.