Effects of capsulotomy methods on posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery
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Source
Medical Journal of the Iranian Hospital
Issue
Vol. 4, Issue 1 (31 Jul. 2001), pp.30-34, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2001-07-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
5
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Abstract EN
Purpose: To determine the effect of anterior capsulotomy methods on posterior capsule opacification (PCO) after cataract surgery. Settings: Department of Ophthalmology, Iran Medical Sciences University, Tehran, Iran. Patients and methods: 314 eyes were examined retrospectively following intraocular lens implantation within the capsular bag between February 1991 and December 1999.
Patients were divided into 2 groups according to anterior capsulotomy techniques.
Envelop capsulotomy and continous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) patients were followed for 6-94 (mean 42) months. Results: Posterior capsule opacification developed in 57 of 34 eyes.
The distributions of PCO were 40 of 168 eyes (23.8%) in envelope capsulotomy and 17 of 146 eyes (11.6%) in CCC.
Posteroir capsule opacification occurred significantly less (X2-P<0.005) in the patients who had an anterior capsulotomy with CCC compared to envelope capsulotomy.
Hazard of occurring PCO was significantly greater in envelope than CCC group (log, rank, p=0.004). Conclusion: CCC decreases the incidence of PCO compared to envelope capsulotomy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nikeghbali, A.. 2001. Effects of capsulotomy methods on posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery. Medical Journal of the Iranian Hospital،Vol. 4, no. 1, pp.30-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-61783
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nikeghbali, A.. Effects of capsulotomy methods on posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery. Medical Journal of the Iranian Hospital Vol. 4, no. 1 (Jul. 2001), pp.30-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-61783
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nikeghbali, A.. Effects of capsulotomy methods on posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery. Medical Journal of the Iranian Hospital. 2001. Vol. 4, no. 1, pp.30-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-61783
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Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 33-34
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BIM-61783