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Free radical development in phacoemulsification cataract surgery.

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  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Nippon Medical School, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8603, Japan. tash@nms.ac.jp

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Phacoemulsification and aspiration (PEA) surgery can damage the corneal endothelium via free radicals. Ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs) may offer protection by scavenging these harmful oxidative species during the procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Phacoemulsification and aspiration (PEA) is a common cataract surgery.
  • Corneal endothelial damage is a significant complication, potentially leading to bullous keratopathy.
  • Ultrasound used in PEA can generate free radicals, contributing to endothelial cell damage through oxidative stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of free radicals in corneal endothelial damage during PEA.
  • To evaluate the potential of ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs) as free radical scavengers.
  • To quantitatively assess oxidative stress on the corneal endothelium during PEA.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated PEA procedures in an eye model.
  • Measurement of hydroxyl radicals in the anterior chamber using electron spin resonance (ESR).

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  • Analysis of free radical kinetics and the effects of various OVDs during simulated clinical PEA.

    • Main Results:

    • Hydroxyl radicals were detected in the anterior chamber during simulated PEA.
    • The intensity of free radicals varied depending on the OVD used.
    • OVDs demonstrated an anti-free radical effect, suggesting a chemical protective role beyond their physical barrier function.

    Conclusions:

    • OVDs may act as chemical protectants for the corneal endothelium during PEA by scavenging free radicals.
    • The effectiveness of OVDs in mitigating oxidative stress depends on their properties and behavior during the procedure.
    • This study provides a quantitative method to assess corneal endothelial stress during PEA, aiding in the re-evaluation of OVDs.