Posterior Segment Changes Following Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery-A Study with B-Scan and OCT
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Purpose: To assess the posterior segment changes following uncomplicated cataract surgery-SICS using ultrasound B-scan and optical coherence tomography. Materials and Methods: In a prospective study, 50 patients who underwent an uncomplicated small incision cataract surgery were analysed with ultrasonography (USG) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) preoperatively, and post operatively at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months. Mean, standard deviation and Chisquare test were the statistical methods used. Results: The mean age of subjects were 65.50 +/- 10.2 years, 62% (31) were female (62%) and 38% (19) were male. Preoperatively, 46 patients (92%) had normal USG, 4 (8%) had incomplete posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) and the central foveal thickness was found to be 147.80+/- 17.182 micro meters. Postoperatively, incidence of PVD at 3 months was 34%. PVD was noted more in those above 65 years of age than those below (50.0% vs 16.7%, p<0.05). 3 patients (6%) had macular edema, of which 1 (2%) had cystoid macular edema. The event of having macular edema was more likely in diabetic (22.2%) than non-diabetic patients (2.4%). The p value < 0.05 by chi square test; indicates that there was a statistically significant correlation between presence of macular edema and reduction in visual acuity. Conclusions: Ultrasonography and optical coherence tomography are non-invasive and efficient tools for assessment of posterior segment of the eye. Ultra sound B-scan effectively detects posterior vitreous detachment. Incidence of pseudophakic posterior vitreous detachment increase with age. Optical coherence tomography aids in the early detection, diagnosis and follow up of cystoid macular edema. Diabetes mellitus appears to predispose a patient to post-operative macular edema and cystoid macular edema seems to be an important cause of reduced visual acuity after uncomplicated cataract surgery.
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Jayasree P Venugopal
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