Cataract
Conditions
Interventions
Study setting - DTU of Hemas hospital pvt. ltd. Wattala and Eye unit of Wijayakumarathunge memorial hospital, Seeduwa.
Method of Randomization into study arms - Simple randomization
Unit of randomiz
Sponsors
K.A.Salvin
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Males and Females with Cataract between 40-90 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • History of Myocardial infarction 3 months prior to surgery • Patients who need general anesthesia • Patients with severe Bronchial Asthma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cost effectiveness by calculating the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). [On the day of surgery (preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively) and up to 1 month after surgery in each group] Intraoperative ocular adverse events are: Raised intraocular pressure (>22mmhg), Iris bulging, Zonular dehiscence, Dropped nucleus/lens fragments, Corneal damage, Posterior capsule rupture. [On the day of surgery (preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively) ] The probable postoperative ocular adverse events are: corneal edema, endophthalmitis, secondary glaucoma, subluxation of intraocular lens, dislocation of intraocular lens and unexplained blurred vision. [ Up to 1 month after surgery in each group] The probable intraoperative and postoperative systemic adverse events are: cardiovascular events (Myocardial ischemia, Congestive heart failure, Arrhythmia, Hypertension, Hypotension, Stroke, Transient ischemic attack), Respiratory events (Respiratory failure, Bronchospasm, Oxygen desaturation, Upper respiratory tract infection, Pneumonia), Endocrine events (Hypoglycemia, Treatment for hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes), Anemia, Hypokalemia, Musculoskeletal problems, Urinary tract infection, Dermatitis, GI disturbance, Atypical chest pain. [On the day of surgery (preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively) and up to 1 month after surgery in each group] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in quality of life [Preoperatively and 1 month post operatively] The change in visual acuity post operatively in the two groups. [Preoperatively and 1 month post operatively ] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactK.A.Salvin
Doctor/Consultant ophthalmologist/ Senior lecturer
Outcome results
None listed