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Sameen Afzal Junejo1, Shafi Muhammad Jatoi, Nisar Ahmed Khan

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Sutureless manual extracapsular cataract surgery using a temporal approach offers a cost-effective alternative to phacoemulsification, achieving excellent visual outcomes with minimal astigmatism. This method ensures rapid visual recovery for patients undergoing cataract extraction.

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Cataract Surgery

Background:

  • Phacoemulsification is a common cataract extraction method.
  • Non-phaco sutureless cataract extraction offers advantages like lower cost and better visual outcomes.
  • The temporal approach in cataract surgery is explored for its benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of sutureless manual extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) via a temporal approach.
  • To assess visual outcomes and surgically induced astigmatism following this technique.
  • To compare the benefits of this method against phacoemulsification.

Main Methods:

  • Performed ECCE with posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation on 300 eyes (250 patients).
  • Utilized a posterior limbal corneal tunnel incision through a temporal approach.
  • Implanted Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) posterior chamber IOLs.

Main Results:

  • 63.2% of eyes achieved uncorrected visual acuity of 6/18 or better at discharge.
  • 96.0% of subjects had best corrected visual acuity of 6/9 or better by six weeks.
  • Minimal astigmatism occurred, with no increase in against-the-rule astigmatism due to the temporal incision.

Conclusions:

  • Sutureless manual ECCE through a temporal approach provides rapid visual recovery.
  • This technique results in minimal against-the-rule astigmatism.
  • It represents a viable, cost-effective alternative for cataract extraction.