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Central corneal thickness changes after phacoemulsification cataract surgery.

Sachin M Salvi1, Terrence K Soong, Balakrishna V Kumar

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom. drsachin@doctors.org.uk

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|July 31, 2007
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Central corneal thickness (CCT) significantly increases after cataract surgery, peaking at 1 hour post-operation. This temporary CCT increase may falsely elevate intraocular pressure readings in the early postoperative period.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Physiology

Background:

  • Cataract surgery is a common procedure.
  • Accurate intraocular pressure measurement is crucial for managing glaucoma and other ocular conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate changes in central corneal thickness (CCT) immediately following uneventful cataract surgery.
  • To assess the impact of these CCT changes on postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) readings.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective evaluation of 13 patients undergoing phacoemulsification cataract surgery.
  • Central corneal thickness (CCT) measurements taken 1 hour preoperatively, and 1 hour, 1 day, and 1 week postoperatively.
  • Unoperated fellow eye served as a control for CCT measurements.

Main Results:

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  • Central corneal thickness (CCT) increased by 13.81% at 1 hour post-surgery.
  • CCT remained elevated by 6.44% at 1 day and returned to near preoperative levels (0.57% difference) by 1 week.
  • Control eyes showed stable CCT within +/-2 micrometers.

Conclusions:

  • A significant, temporary increase in central corneal thickness (CCT) occurs immediately after cataract surgery.
  • Postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements in the first week may be falsely elevated due to increased CCT.
  • Caution is advised in treating apparent IOP elevations in the immediate postoperative period in healthy eyes.