Corneal edema after cataract surgery
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Over 18 years of age. 2. According to the Emery-Little grading system, patients scheduled for cataract surgery with a hard nuclear (4-5 levels) or with a corneal endothelial cell count of less than 2000 cells/mm². 3. The surgery is successful without complications such as posterior capsule rupture. 4. No restrictions on gender or ethnicity. 5. Participants should be in generally good health to ensure the safety and feasibility of the surgery. 6. Feasible for all visits and willing to follow instructions from the study investigator.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a history of severe eye disease, including corneal dystrophy, keratoconus, other corneal disorders, endophthalmitis, or lens dislocation. 2. Patients who underwent ocular surgeries previously, such as corneal refractive procedures, intraocular surgery, or ocular trauma. 3. Patients who are unable to tolerate surgery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Central corneal thickness;Endothelial cell count;Coefficient of variation;Corneal endothelial cell hexagonality; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intraocular pressure; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital