CompletedNot Applicable

Phacoemulsification in Patients With Corneal Opacities

10 participantsStarted 2015-01-01

Plain-language summary

In this retrospective case series, the feasibility of performing phacoemulsification using slit illumination in eyes with corneal opacity was assessed.

Who can participate

Age range50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria: * The presence of visually significant senile cataract. * A recent history of progressive diminution of vision within few months. * Stable density and size of a preexisting trachomatous corneal opacity that does not impair the pupil or lens visualization after pupillary dilatation. Exclusion Criteria: * History of trauma, infectious corneal ulcers, or intraocular surgery. * Coexisting ocular diseases e.g. glaucoma, retinal detachment, and vitreous hemorrhage.

What they're measuring

The rate of intra-operative complications of phacoemulsification in eyes with corneal opacities using the slit ilumination of the surgical microscope.

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05014269

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-12-30

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