Synopsis Phacoemulsification is a common treatment procedure for cataract caused by uveitis. Complications such as iris atrophy, posterior synechiae, and pupillary membrane are common in cataracts caused due to uveitis. These complications result in poor postoperative visual acuity and inflammation of the anterior chamber. Therefore, there is an unmet need for an effective procedure for reducing the postoperative inflammatory responses in patients undergoing phacoemulsification. This ‘MED FACT’ discusses a randomized trial- “Effect of hypothermic perfusion on phacoemulsification in cataract patients complicated with uveitis: A randomized trial” from BMC Ophthalmology.
Authors : Li Jiang, Wenjuan Wan, Yan Xun et al. What was the need for the study? Inflammations due to uveitis-related cataracts are more severe than senile cataracts. During any ocular surgeries, the application of local…
