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ArticleCureus2023

Changes in Subfoveal Choroidal Thickness Following Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery: A Scoping Review.

Konstadinos Sotiropulos, Dimitrios Kourkoutas, Klio I Chatzistefanou, Konstantinos Droutsas, Marilita M Moschos

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Konstadinos SotiropulosDepartment of Ophthalmology, 417 Army Shared Fund Hospital, Athens, GRC.
Dimitrios KourkoutasDepartment of Ophthalmology, 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Klio I Chatzistefanou1st Department of Ophthalmology, University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Konstantinos Droutsas1st Department of Ophthalmology, University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Marilita M Moschos1st Department of Ophthalmology, University of Athens, Athens, GRC.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This scoping review investigates the relationship between subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) and cataract surgery. We synthesized existing research to clarify SFCT changes following surgery and identify contributing factors. Our aim was to enhance understanding of the ocular changes associated with cataract surgery. A comprehensive database search identified studies on SFCT changes after uncomplicated cataract surgery, categorized as "SFCT changes after cataract surgery," "Factors influencing SFCT," "Macular thickness changes," and "Long-term changes." Quantitative data and findings were extracted from a total of 13 research articles. Studies on SFCT changes after cataract surgery provided valuable insights for the subject under review. Factors influencing SFCT changes included age, axial length, and cataract surgery. Macular thickness increased at various time points. Long-term SFCT changes varied among studies. The present research provides valuable insights into SFCT changes after cataract surgery. Factors including age, axial length, and cataract surgery consistently influence SFCT. The clinical relevance of macular thickness changes remains uncertain, and the influence of age, ocular pathologies, and patient populations is highlighted. Long-term changes in SFCT vary, suggesting a need for further research. Standardized measurement techniques and larger cohort studies are recommended to enhance comparability and generalizability. This review enhances understanding of ocular changes associated with cataract surgery and informs future research.

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choroidal thicknessoptical coherence tomography angiographyscoping reviewsubfoveal choroidal thickness changesuncomplicated cataract surgery

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PMCPMC10289277

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