Visual Outcomes and Predictors of Success Following Cataract Surgery in 264 Patients

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  • Harshal Yerkade Assistant Professor, Dept of Ophthalmology, KMCT Medical College Hospital, (Kunhitharuvai Memorial Charitable Trust), Kozhikode, Kerala

Keywords:

Cataract surgery

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate visual outcomes and identify predictors of postoperative success in cataract patients.

Methods: A prospective cohort of 264 patients (mean age 65.2?years) underwent standard phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation. Preoperative, intraoperative, and six-week postoperative data were collected, including best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), comorbidities, and complications.

Results: At six weeks, 89.4% of eyes achieved BCVA ??20/40, meeting WHO standards. Poor outcomes were associated with preexisting diabetic retinopathy (adjusted OR 3.2; 95% CI 1.8–5.6) and posterior capsule rupture (aOR 4.5; 95% CI 2.1–9.7). Age and gender were not significant.
Conclusion: Cataract surgery yields excellent visual outcomes in most patients. Identifying risk factors like diabetic retinopathy and intraoperative complications can improve patient selection and surgical approach.

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Published

2022-02-27

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Yerkade, H. . (2022). Visual Outcomes and Predictors of Success Following Cataract Surgery in 264 Patients. International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies, 5(2). Retrieved from https://www.ijmbs.info/index.php/ijmbs/article/view/3070

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2021)

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