Clinical observation of micro-coaxial phacoemulsification for axial high myopia with cataract

• Main Authors: Rui-Fan Zhang, Shao-Wei Yang, Zheng-Zheng Wu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS) 2014-11-01
• Series: Guoji Yanke Zazhi
• Subjects: cataract; microincision; phacoemulsification; high myopia
• Online Access: http://www.ies.net.cn/cn_publish/2014/11/201411043.pdf

AIM: To observe the clinical effect of micro-coaxial phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation in axial high myopia with cataract.<p>METHODS: Fifty-three patients(74 eyes)with axial high myopia and cataract underwent micro-coaxial phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation between April 2013 and December 2013. The best corrected visual acuity(BCVA)was observed at 1 and 3mo after operation, and the complications were recorded.<p>RESULTS: Compared with the preoperative, BCVA was improved at 1 and 3mo after operation, and the differences were statistically significant(<i>P</i><0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between 1 and 3mo after operation(<i>P</i>>0.05). There was no incidence of complications, such as retinal detachment, iris damage, pupil deformation, cystoid macular edema, endophthalmitis after operation in all patients.<p>CONCLUSION:Micro-coaxial phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation is an effective and safe method for axial high myopia with cataract.