The Effect of Hydrodynamic Parameters on Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss After Phacoemulsification
Cataract
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cataract focused on measuring Phacoemulsification, Corneal endothelial cell loss, Hydrodynamic parameters, Total ultrasound energy, Total infused fluids
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria were: Moderate lens opacity (Nuclear sclerosis 3+) Age between 50 to 70 years The exclusion criteria were: Previous corneal pathology (dystrophic or degenerative such as Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy or advanced trachoma), Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX), History of intra ocular surgery, Glaucoma or ocular hypertension, Eyes with a history of anterior uveitis, Diabetes mellitus, Anterior chamber depth (ACD) less than 2.5 mm or more than 4 mm, Axial length less than 21 mm or more than 25 mm, Density of endothelial cells less than 1500 cells per mm2, Polymegatism (CV > 0.4), Keratometric astigmatism more than 1.5 Diopters (D), History of contact lens usage, Intra-operative complications (posterior capsule rupture with or without vitreous loss), Postoperative uveitis, Postoperative surgical wound leakage, Deep-set eye, and 17- size of dilated pupil less than 6 mm.
Sites / Locations
- Alireza Baradaran Raffiee
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
High vacuum group
Low vacuum group
Those patients who underwent phacoemulsification using high hydrodynamic parameter: 400 mmHg vacuum and 40 ml/min flow rate.
Patients who underwent phacoemulsification using low hydrodynamic parameters: 200 mmHg vacuum and 20 ml/min flow rate.