Health Condition 1: H259- Unspecified age-related cataract
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Sankara Eye Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients undergoing routine uneventful surgery for cataracts grade 2-3 (LOCS III) 2.Patients willing to participate in the study and come for follow up
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with uncontrolled Diabetes (HbA1C >7gm/dl) 2.K/C/O IDDM or Juvenile DM 3.Patients receiving other drugs that could alter the blood glucose (systemic corticosteroids, hormone therapy, anti depressants etc.) 4.Known case of systemic disease that could influence the blood glucose (Acromegaly, Cushingâ??s syndrome, Pancreatic disorders) 5.Patient who have eventful surgery requiring administering of topical steroids more than the usual regimen 6.Patients with LOCS III > grade 4 cataracts
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| effect of post-cataract surgery regimen of topical 1% Prednisolone acetate on blood glucose and comparison between non-diabetics & well controlled diabeticsTimepoint: before the start of surgery 1 week post op 1 month post op 3 months post op | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| comparison of the effect of topical 1% Prednisolone acetate on blood glucose levels between non-diabetics & well controlled diabeticsTimepoint: at the end of the study | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Y Umesh
Sankara Eye Hospital
Outcome results
None listed