[Macular threshold after ECCE and posterior chamber IOL implantation]

In the present paper, the macular threshold after ECCE and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation, was studied in an effort to determine the time period needed for full postoperative recovery of macular function. We evaluated 22 eyes in 20 patients who underwent extracapsular cataract extraction and posterior chamber IOL implantation. There were 12 men and 8 women between the ages of 40 and 62 years with mean age of 53 years. Postoperative visual field testing was performed within the central 4 degrees with an automated static perimeter (Humphrey Visual Field Analyser), using a macular threshold test pattern. It has been established that central retinal sensitivity in pseudophakia shows a postoperative decrease and consequently recovers to almost normal levels within one month. The exact cause of this reduction remains under discussion and further control mainly with fluorescein angiography is necessary.