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Arsen Akinci¹, Cosar Batman, Orhan Zilelioglu

¹Ulucanlar Eye Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. arsenakinci@yahoo.com

Ophthalmologica. Journal International D'Ophtalmologie. International Journal of Ophthalmology. Zeitschrift Fur Augenheilkunde

|February 28, 2008

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Cataract surgery using phacoemulsification yields similar outcomes for eyes with and without pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX). However, elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) requires closer monitoring in PEX patients post-surgery.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Outcomes

Background:

Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) is a common condition affecting ocular tissues.
Phacoemulsification is a standard technique for cataract extraction.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare intraoperative and early postoperative complications (IEPC), visual outcomes, and intraocular pressure (IOP) changes in eyes with and without PEX undergoing cataract extraction.
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of phacoemulsification in patients with PEX.

Main Methods:

Retrospective study including 800 eyes with PEX and 1,600 eyes without PEX.
Phacoemulsification cataract extraction was performed on all eyes.
Statistical analysis using chi-squared and Student's t-tests.

Main Results:

No significant differences in IEPC incidence or visual acuity gain between PEX and non-PEX groups (p > 0.05).
Significantly higher early postoperative IOP increase observed in the PEX group (p < 0.02).

Conclusions:

Phacoemulsification provides comparable results for patients with and without PEX.
Postoperative IOP management is crucial for patients with PEX following cataract surgery.