Correlation of lens density and phacodynamics parameters in phacoemulsification / 眼科新进展

Objective To evaluate the correlation of lens density (LD) measured by opacity lensmeter (OLM) and Pentacam with phacodynamics in patients with age-related nuclear cataract.Methods A prospective study was conducted in 78 patients (78 eyes) with age-related nuclear cataract.The lens density was measured with OLM and Pentacam respectively before operation,and the phacoemulsification kinetic parameters in phacoemulsification,including ultrasound time (UST),cumulated dissipated energy (CDE) and balanced salt solution (BSS) usage,were recorded for the analysis of the correlations of LD values with phacodynamics.Results LD measured by OLM and Pentacam was 32.83 ± 14.41 and 15.26 ±5.82,respectively.LD from OLM and Pentacam was positively correlated with both UST (r =0.645,0.807,respectively;both P ＜ 0.05)and CDE (r =0.669,0.828,respectively;both P ＜ 0.05).UST and CDE were more strongly correlated with LD from Pentacam than from OLM (Z =2.153,2.283;both P ＜0.05).Conclusion LD from both OLM and Pentacam are correlated with UST and CDE,and a stronger correlation is observed in Pentacam than OLM.

Incidence of Posterior Capsular Opacification Based on Low and High Fluid-dynamic Parameters

PURPOSE: To compare the incidence of posterior capsular opacification (PCO) based on low and high fluid-dynamic parameters during cataract surgery and evaluate the importance of these findings. METHODS: This retrospective study included 125 eyes in 73 patients with senile cataract who received a cataract surgery between September 2013 and March 2014. Patients were divided into 2 groups: those with low (vacuum: 180 mm Hg, aspiration flow: 18 mL/min, bottle height: 55 cm) and high (vacuum: 400 mm Hg, aspiration flow: 22 mL/min, bottle height: 90 cm) fluidic parameters during the nucleus was removal. We measured the total surgery time, ultrasound time, and balanced salt solution consumption during phacoemulsification. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), PCO score, PCO percentage and severity were measured at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. Endothelial cell density (ECD) was measured preoperatively and 12 months postoperatively. RESULTS: The study included 20 eyes of 13 patients with low parameters and 20 eyes of 15 patients with high parameters. There was no statistically significant difference in the mean total surgery time, ultrasound time or fluid consumption between the two groups. BCVA and ECD were not significantly different between the two groups during the postoperative follow-up. PCO score, percentage and severity were higher in the low parameter group at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: Surgery with low fluid-dynamic parameters is equally effective as with high parameters in terms of surgical time and postoperative BCVA. However, the incidence of PCO was higher in the low fluid-dynamic parameter group up to 12 months. Surgical efforts to reduce remnant lens epithelial cells are needed during low fluidic-dynamic parameter surgery.

Comparison of Clinical Outcomes between High and Low Fluid-Dynamic Parameters during Phacoemulsification

PURPOSE: To compare the clinical outcomes between high and low fluid-dynamic parameter settings during phacoemulsification. METHODS: In this retrospective study we analyzed 183 consecutive eyes with senile cataracts that underwent cataract surgery between October 2010 and January 2015. The phacoemulsifications were performed with high and low fluidic parameter settings, which were designated by different fluid heights, aspiration flow rates, and vacuum settings. We measured and compared the intraoperative factors including fluid consumption, cumulative dissipated energy (CDE), ultrasound time, intraoperative complications, and pupil size changes during the phacoemulsification. Central corneal thickness (CCT), endothelial cell density (ECD), uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were measured and compared preoperatively and postoperatively. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference in the fluid consumption, CDE, or ultrasound time during phacoemulsification between the 2 groups. The frequencies of intraoperative complications were not statistically significant. UCVA, BCVA, and ECD were not statistically significantly different between the 2 groups during the postoperative follow-up. The low parameter group showed the lower increase in CCT on postoperative day 30. CONCLUSIONS: The phacoemulsifications with low fluid-dynamic parameter resulted in less damage to intraocular tissue without any significantly different postoperative findings. The phacoemulsification with low fluid-dynamic parameter setting is more advantageous due to stable and safe aspects.

Comparison of Phacodynamic Effects on Postoperative Corneal Edema Between 2.8 mm and 2.2 mm Microcoaxial Torsional Phacoemulsification

PURPOSE: To compare the effects of phacodynamic parameters on postoperative corneal edema between 2.8 mm and 2.2 mm microincisional coaxial cataract surgery. METHODS: A prospective randomized study design was conducted and included 144 cases randomly divided into 2 coaxial cataract surgery groups based on incision size, a 2.8 mm incision (n = 72) or a 2.2 mm microincision (n = 72). The cataract was graded using the lens opacity classification system (LOCS III). The total ultrasound time (TUT), cumulative dispersed energy (CDE), average torsional amplitude (ATA), fluid amount, and case time were measured for each surgery. Central corneal thickness (CCT) was measured preoperatively, and 1 day and 1 month postoperatively. Intraoperative parameters were correlated with postoperative corneal edema. RESULTS: The average nuclear opacity, intraoperative parameters, and postoperative corneal edema did not differ significantly between the 2 surgical groups. Regression analysis showed corneal edema to be significant in ATA (p = 0.028) in the standard (2.8-mm incision) coaxial group, whereas edema was significantly different with TUT (p = 0.001), CDE (p = 0.001), fluid amount (p = 0.021), and case time (p = 0.027) in the microcoaxial (2.2-mm microincision) group. CCT returned to baseline with an increase of 1.8% at 1 month. CONCLUSIONS: In the microcoaxial group, sustained ultrasound exposure and prolonged case time caused moderate postoperative corneal edema, while ATA was a significant factor in the standard coaxial group. These data can be used to devise an effective surgical strategy for cataract treatment.

Resultados facodinámicos del chopping inverso en la cirugía de catarata 2009 / Phacodynamic outcomes of the reversed chopping technique in the cataract surgery in 2009

Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados facodinámicos alcanzados con la técnica de cirugía de catarata por facoemulsificación chopping inverso en el Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología “Ramón Pando Ferrer” en 2009. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y prospectivo en 182 pacientes (ojos) con diagnóstico de catarata presenil y senil, que aceptaron someterse a la técnica quirúrgica. Los resultados facodinámicos de la técnica se evaluaron según las siguientes variables: dureza del cristalino, mejor agudeza visual con y sin corrección, poder de ultrasonido, tiempo de facoemulsificación, tiempo efectivo de facoemulsificación, densidad de células endoteliales y complicaciones. Estos datos se analizaron a través de tablas de contingencia con frecuencias absolutas y relativas, se aplicó la prueba t de Student para su comparación. Resultados: La agudeza visual con corrección obtenida significó cinco líneas en la escala de Snellen. El tiempo de ultrasonido aplicado estuvo dentro de valores normales en relación con la dureza del núcleo. La pérdida de células endoteliales no fue importante. La complicación operatoria no fue significativa. Conclusión: La técnica se consideró efectiva con resultados muy favorables. Es perfectamente aplicable para todos los grados de dureza de la catarata, evitándose con ella un gran número de complicaciones. Esto le permite al paciente una rápida incorporación a su vida social.

Objectives: To assess the phacodynamic outcomes of the reversed chopping phacoemulsification technique applied in cataract surgery at “Ramon Pando Ferrer” Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology between January and December, 2009. Methods: A prospective and descriptive study was performed on 182 patients (eyes) diagnosed with pre-senile and senile cataract, who agreed to be operated on with this procedure. The phacodynamic outcomes were evaluated according to the following variables: lens hardness, best visual acuity with/without glasses, ultrasound power, time of phacoemulsification, effective time of phacoemulsification, endothelial cell density and complications. The results were analyzed through contingency tables with absolute and relative frequencies, in addition to applying Student’s t test for comparison. Results: The visual acuity with glasses increased by five lines in the Snellen chart, the ultrasound time applied was within the normal values and correlated with the hardness of the core. The loss of endothelial cells and the surgical complications were irrelevant. Conclusions: The technique was considered very effective and perfectly applicable for all sorts of cataract hardness. This allows avoiding a large number of complications and rapid recovery of patients to be reinserted into their social life.