ArticleMiddle East African journal of ophthalmology
Visual Outcome and Complications in White Mature Cataracts after Phacoemulsification.
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- Bimanual decompression of intumescent cataract - Safety and refractive outcomes.Indian journal of ophthalmology · 2026Article
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purposeTo identify risk factors and perioperative complications and assess postoperative visual outcome in patients of white mature cataracts undergoing phacoemulsification surgery.
methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted on 46 patients of white mature cataract undergoing phacoemulsification. Preoperatively, a detailed ocular examination was done, and anterior chamber depth (ACD) and lens thickness (LT) were measured on ultrasound biomicroscopy. Intraoperative and postoperative complications (on days 1, 7, and 30) and best-corrected visual acuity on postoperative day 30 were noted.
resultsThe mean age of patients was 60.78 ± 9.001 years. The study group consisted of 41.3% of males and 58.7% of females. 8 (19.56%) cases encountered complications during phacoemulsification surgery. The intraoperative complications were capsulorhexis-related in 5 (10.86%) patients, posterior capsular rent in 2 (4.3%) patients, and 1 (2.17%) case had zonular dialysis. There was no difference in mean ACD and LT in cases who developed complications and those who underwent uneventful surgery (
conclusionPhacoemulsification surgery is safe in white mature cataract that results in significant visual improvement. Common intraoperative complications are capsule related, while frequently encountered postoperative complications are corneal edema and anterior chamber reaction. Preoperative ACD and LT have no role in predicting intraoperative complications.
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