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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2024

Clinical efficacy of femtosecond laser-assisted phacoemulsification in diabetic cataract patients.

Yi-Fei Tang, Zhi-Hui Duan

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Yi-Fei TangDepartment of Glaucoma and Cataracts, Han Yang Eyegood Ophthalmic Hospital, Wuhan 430056, Hubei Province, China.
Zhi-Hui DuanDepartment of Glaucoma and Cataracts, Han Yang Eyegood Ophthalmic Hospital, Wuhan 430056, Hubei Province, China. dzh8409@163.com.
He Eye Hospital · CN

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Abstract

backgroundDiabetic patients with cataracts encounter specific difficulties during cataract surgery due to alterations in microcirculation, blood supply, metabolism, and the microenvironment. Traditional phacoemulsification may not fully tackle these issues, especially in instances with substantial preoperative astigmatism. The utilization of femtosecond laser-assisted phacoemulsification, in conjunction with Toric intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, offers a potentially more efficient strategy. This research seeks to evaluate the efficacy and possible complications of this approach in diabetic cataract patients.

aimTo investigate the clinical efficacy and complications of femtosecond laser-assisted phacoemulsification combined with Toric IOL implantation in diabetic cataract patients, comparing it with traditional phacoemulsification methods.

methodsThis retrospective study enrolled 120 patients with diabetes cataract from May 2019 to May 2021. The patients were divided into two groups: the control group underwent traditional phacoemulsification and Toric IOL implantation, while the treatment group received Len Sx femtosecond laser-assisted treatment. Outcome measures included naked eye vision, astigmatism, high-level ocular phase difference detection, clinical efficacy, and complication.

resultsThere were no significant preoperative differences in astigmatism or naked eyesight between the two groups. However, postoperative improvements were observed in both groups, with the treatment group showing greater enhancements in naked eye vision and astigmatism six months after the procedure. High-level corneal phase difference tests also indicated significant differences in favor of the treatment group.

conclusionThis study suggests that femtosecond laser-assisted phacoemulsification combined with Toric IOL implantation appears to be more effective in enhancing postoperative vision in diabetic cataract patients compared to traditional methods offering valuable insights for clinical practice.

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Diabetic cataractFemtosecond laser-assisted phacoemulsificationNaked visionToric intraocular lens implantation

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