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      Surgically induced astigmatism after phacoemulsification by temporal clear corneal and superior clear corneal approach: a comparison

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          Abstract

          Introduction

          Cataract surgery has undergone various advances since it was evolved from ancient couching to the modern phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) remains one of the most common complications. The introduction of sutureless clear corneal incision has gained increasing popularity worldwide because it offers several advantages over the traditional sutured limbal incision and scleral tunnel. A clear corneal incision has the benefit of being bloodless and having an easy approach, but SIA is still a concern.

          Purpose

          In this study, we evaluated the SIA in clear corneal incisions with temporal approach and superior approach phacoemulsification. Comparisons between the two incisions were done using keratometric readings of preoperative and postoperative refractive status.

          Methodology

          It was a hospital-based prospective interventional comparative randomized control trial of 261 patients conducted in a rural-based tertiary care center from September 2012 to August 2014. The visual acuity and detailed anterior segment and posterior segment examinations were done and the cataract was graded according to Lens Opacification Classification System II. Patients were divided for phacoemulsification into two groups, group A and group B, who underwent temporal and superior clear corneal approach, respectively. The patients were followed up on day 1, 7, 30, and 90 postoperatively. The parameters recorded were uncorrected visual acuity, best-corrected visual acuity, slit lamp examination, and keratometry. The mean difference of SIA between 30th and 90th day was statistically evaluated using paired t-test, and all the analyses were performed using SPSS 18.0 (SPSS Inc.) software.

          Results

          The mean postoperative SIA in group A was 0.998 D on the 30th day, which reduced to 0.768 D after 90 days, and in group B the SIA after 30 days was 1.651 D, whereas it reduced to 1.293 D after 90 days.

          Conclusion

          Temporal clear corneal incision is evidently better than superior clear corneal incision as far as SIA is concerned.

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          first, to prospectively compare visual acuity (VA) scores obtained with Snellen charts versus Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) charts in a "real world" retinal practice, and second, to see if there was a difference in visual acuity measurements obtained with ETDRS charts starting at 4 or 2 meters. Prospective, consecutive evaluation of patients who underwent best-corrected visual acuity testing of their right eye performed at a single seating by the same experienced, certified vision examiner in the same room with standardized low light conditions using a projected Snellen chart at 20 feet, and two different back-illuminated ETDRS charts placed 4 and 2 meters from the patient. One hundred sixty-three eyes were included in the study. The mean Snellen VA was 0.67 logMAR (20/94), ETDRS VA at 4 meters was 0.54 logMAR (~20/69), and ETDRS VA at 2 meters was 0.51 logMAR (~20/65). The mean difference was 6.5 letters better on the ETDRS chart (P=.000000001). As the VA worsened, there was increased variability between the charts and the mean discrepancy between charts also increased. Subgroup analysis revealed the greatest difference between charts was in the poor vision subgroup (<20/200) with a difference of 0.2 logMAR (10 letters; P=.0000002). Patients with exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD) had the greatest disparity on vision testing, but patients with dry AMD and diabetic retinopathy also exhibited significant differences. Visual acuity scores were significantly better on ETDRS charts compared to Snellen charts. The difference was greatest with poor visual acuity (<20/200) and in patients with exudative AMD. Thus, caution should be exercised when comparing data using the different charts.
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            Astigmatism outcomes of horizontal temporal versus nasal clear corneal incision cataract surgery.

            To compare the short- and long-term astigmatism outcomes after cataract surgery using temporal clear horizontal corneal incisions and nasal horizontal clear corneal incisions. Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. This retrospective study included a consecutive series of eyes having phacoemulsification with implantation of a 6.0 mm foldable acrylic intraocular lens through a 3.5 mm horizontal clear corneal incision at 180 degrees (temporal incision in right eyes, nasal incision in left eyes). Astigmatism was measured by keratometry readings before surgery and 6 weeks and 12 months postoperatively. The mean preoperative astigmatism in the 178 eyes (94 right, 84 left) of 161 patients was 0.78 diopter (D); 54.5% of eyes had against-the-rule (ATR) astigmatism, 22.5% had with-the-rule (WTR) astigmatism, and 14.0% were astigmatically neutral. A significant shift toward WTR astigmatism occurred postoperatively. At 6 weeks, 48.3% of eyes had WTR astigmatism and 23.0% had ATR astigmatism. At 12 months, 43.8% had WTR astigmatism and 25.8% had ATR astigmatism. Vector analysis revealed a mean surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) of 1.17 D at 6 weeks and 1.04 D at 12 months. The side of the incision significantly affected SIA. At 6 weeks, temporal incisions yielded a mean SIA of 0.74 D and the nasal incisions, of 1.65 D. This trend in SIA persisted at 12 months: 0.71 D for temporal incisions and 1.41 D for nasal incisions. Cataract surgery using a horizontal clear corneal incision induced WTR astigmatism 6 weeks and 12 months postoperatively. Temporal incisions induced significantly less astigmatism than nasal incisions.
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              Surgically induced astigmatism after phacoemulsification in eyes with mild to moderate corneal astigmatism: temporal versus on-axis clear corneal incisions.

              To determine whether there is a difference in surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) and postoperative uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) between 2 types of clear corneal incisions used in phacoemulsification: the temporal and the on-axis (ie, on the steeper corneal meridian) clear corneal incision (CCTI and CCOI, respectively). Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom. In a prospective randomized controlled trial (pilot study), 61 eyes with cataract and mild to moderate corneal astigmatism (<2.58 diopters [D] on corneal topography) having phacoemulsification (single surgeon, 3.2 mm incision) were randomized to receive CCTI or CCOI. Main outcome measures included postoperative BCVA and corneal astigmatism and SIA (calculated using the Holladay vector analysis formula). Measurements were repeated postoperatively at 3 weeks in all eyes, whereas only 46 eyes made it to the final assessment at 8 weeks. Continuous variables between groups were compared by Student t test. The power of the study was calculated. At the first follow-up, the difference in SIA between the 2 incision types was 0.15 D and it was not statistically significant (0.65 D in CCOI; 0.50 D in CCTI). At the second follow-up, the difference was 0.29 D and it was statistically significant (0.63 D in CCOI; 0.34 D in CCTI; P = .0004). There was no statistically significant difference in the final postoperative visual acuity. The power of the pilot study was 72%. Seven weeks after small-incision phacoemulsification, the CCTI induced less SIA than the CCOI; however, there were no significant differences in the final UCVA and BCVA.
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                Journal
                Clin Ophthalmol
                Clin Ophthalmol
                Clinical Ophthalmology
                Clinical Ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
                Dove Medical Press
                1177-5467
                1177-5483
                2018
                03 January 2018
                : 12
                : 65-70
                Affiliations
                Department of Ophthalmology, N.K.P. Salve Institute and LMH, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
                Author notes
                Correspondence: Archana Sunil Nikose, Department of Ophthalmology, N.K.P. Salve Institute and LMH, 103 Vijay Arcade, 16 Shivaji Nagar, Nagpur 440001, Maharashtra, India, Tel +91 942 287 5865, Email archananikose@ 123456gmail.com
                Article
                opth-12-065
                10.2147/OPTH.S149709
                5757199
                29379266
                8891d166-4298-47bb-9789-ce57fa381a35
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                Ophthalmology & Optometry
                phacoemulsification,temporal,clear corneal,sia
                Ophthalmology & Optometry
                phacoemulsification, temporal, clear corneal, sia

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