Manual Small - Incision Cataract Surgery Using the Nuclear Supporter and Nuclear Cutter version 2
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BACKGROUND: Cataract is a common disease in the elderly. Cataract surgery is a very effective treatment. Currently, surgical methods are developed using various instruments.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate visual acuity and complications in patients undergoing cataract surgery using the nuclear cutter version 2.
METHODS: The prospective intervention study is performed regarding patients with cataract, using the the Kongsap technique. The nuclear supporter and nuclear cutter version 2 was used to divided the nucleus into 2 - 3 fragments. The patients’ postoperative visual acuity and complications were evaluated.
RESULTS: Among the 50 patients enrolled in the study, with a mean age of 68 years, their preoperative visual acuity was worse than 6/60 (56%). Their postoperative visual results showed that their vision level was better than 6/18 (90%) at one month and 92% at three months, respectively. Of 50 patients, 49 (98%) of patients had no surgical complications. Only one patient had iris prolapse. No posterior capsule tears were found in this study.
CONCLUSION: Manual small incision cataract surgery using the nuclear supporter and the nuclear cutter version 2 provide good visual results and safety. In the learning period, it can be used in cataract surgery with caution under expert supervision.
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