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[Refractive state in patients with phacoemulsification of cataract in uncommon situations]
Iván Ruiz-Morfín1, Magali Bustos-Zepeda, Juan Obed Díaz-Jiménez
1Ophthalmology Service, Hospital General de Zona 1, Colima, Colima, México. druiz_morfin@yahoo.com.mx
Background:
We undertook this study to determine the refractive state in patients who underwent non-complicated phacoemulsification under unusual situations.
Methods:
This was a clinical, open, transversal, prospective and comparative study. Patients had the following conditions: congenital cataracts, hyperopia, myopia, and emetropia with previous corneal transplantation or vitreous cavity filled with silicone oil.
Results:
Thirty-six eyes were included in our study vs. control group (52 emetropic eyes). There was no statistical significance in spherical equivalent 6 weeks postoperatively, with 59% of patients within +1.00 D, 73% +2.00 D and 28% > +2.00 D.
Conclusions:
Refractive state was favorable with an average of 0.96 D +/- 6.27.
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