2007•Yanwaishang zhiye yanbing zazhiRequires access
Clinical observation of phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in complicated cataract induced by uveitis
Zhang Xiao-shen
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Abstract
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in cataract with uveitis.Methods 52 eyes of 46 patients with complicated cataract after uveitis underwent phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation.2 eyes did trabeculectomy. Results Visual acuity improved in 48 eyes(92.31%).The visual acuity at postoperative 6 months were ≥0.5 in 43 eyes(82.69%),3 eyes had 0.3-0.5(5.77%),3 eyes had 0.1-0.3(5.77%),3 eyes had less than 0.1(5.77%).Conclusions Cataract with uveitis treated by phacoemulsification has little inflammatory reaction and the visual acuity is satisfactory.