Effects of Anti Inflammatory Agents Following Cataract Surgery
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Objectives: To assess and compare the analgesic and anti inflammatory efficacy of nepafenac and prednisolone eye drops used individually and in combination in post-operative period of cataract surgery by estimating anterior chamber cell count(ACCC) and pain in visual analogue scale(VAS). Materials and Methods: A total of 156 subjects after cataract surgery were allocated through lottery to 3 groups (n=52 each). Group A: with topical nepafenac: 1 drop thrice daily for 3 weeks, Group B with topical prednisolone: 1 drop four times daily for 3 weeks. Group C with combination of nepafenac and prednisolone as per the schedule for group A and B respectively. Drugs were continued for 22 consecutive days and there were four follow-up visits on day 4, day 8, day 15 and day 22. Anterior chamber cell count (ACCC) and pain were determined by slit lamp bio microscope and visual analogue scale respectively. Results: End results of group A for ACCC and pain were 5.41 ± 0.44 and 1.27 ± 0.41 respectively. In case of group B, ACCC and pain were 1.09 ± 0.32 and 0. Group C showed the best results where for ACCC and pain were 0.40 ± 0.22 and 0 respectively. Conclusion: Combination of Prednisolone and nepafenac eye drops was the most efficacious in reducing inflammation and pain after cataract surgery
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Mithilesh Haldar
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