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Comparison of parameters in cataract surgery between coaxial microincision and standard coaxial incision
Author(s) -
GEORGET M,
CARDON A,
FAVARD A,
CONTOUR S,
ABID M,
PISELLA PJ
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2008.5446.x
Subject(s) - coaxial , medicine , cataract surgery , ophthalmology , intraocular lens , surgery , cataract extraction , ultrasound , visual acuity , radiology , electrical engineering , engineering
Purpose To compare the outcomes of coaxial microincision cataract surgery (C‐MICS) versus standard coaxial cataract surgery. Methods In a prospective study, 60 eyes of 30 patients with corticonuclear cataract were selected to have a crystalline lens extraction through a temporal clear corneal incision using either C‐MICS (30 eyes) or standard coaxial cataract surgery (30 eyes). C‐MICS was performed through a 1.8 mm incision, and coaxial standard cataract surgery through a 3 mm incision. In all cases, hydrophilic intraocular lens was implanted. Collected parameters during the surgery were total surgical time, ultrasound time, and total balanced salt solution used. Preoperative and postoperative parameters collected were refraction, visual acuity, slit lamp exams and endothelial cell counts with corneal thickness evaluation. Results There was no significant difference in postoperative parameters between the 2 groups. On the other hand, there was a significantly lengthening of surgical total time and ultrasound time in MICS group. Conclusion Although ultrasound and total surgical time were significantly higher in coaxial microincision cataract surgery, this technique appears to be as safe and efficient than standard coaxial cataract surgery.