Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Hydrodynamic Parameters on Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss After Phacoemulsification
Lead Sponsor:
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Conditions:
Cataract
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare two surgical techniques (high vacuum and low vacuum) on corneal endothelium after phacoemulsification.
Detailed Description
Patients aged 50 to 70 years old with moderate lens opacities (nuclear sclerosis of 3+) were included. The exclusion criteria were: 1-previous corneal pathology (dystrophic or degenerative such as Fuc...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria were:
- Moderate lens opacity (Nuclear sclerosis 3+)
- Age between 50 to 70 years
- The exclusion criteria were:
- Previous corneal pathology (dystrophic or degenerative such as Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy or advanced trachoma),
- Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX),
- History of intra ocular surgery,
- Glaucoma or ocular hypertension,
- Eyes with a history of anterior uveitis,
- Diabetes mellitus,
- Anterior chamber depth (ACD) less than 2.5 mm or more than 4 mm,
- Axial length less than 21 mm or more than 25 mm,
- Density of endothelial cells less than 1500 cells per mm2,
- Polymegatism (CV \> 0.4),
- Keratometric astigmatism more than 1.5 Diopters (D),
- History of contact lens usage,
- Intra-operative complications (posterior capsule rupture with or without vitreous loss),
- Postoperative uveitis,
- Postoperative surgical wound leakage,
- Deep-set eye, and 17- size of dilated pupil less than 6 mm.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00370955
Start Date
March 1 2007
End Date
December 1 2007
Last Update
December 25 2009
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Alireza Baradaran Raffiee
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran, 16666