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Ocular pneumoplethysmography after lens implantation
1Vascular Laboratory, Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18105.
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|July 1, 1988
Summary
Ocular pneumoplethysmography (OPG-Gee) is safe for pseudophakic patients. Recent studies show no ocular complications in 115 pseudophakic eyes undergoing OPG-Gee testing.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Devices
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Previous concerns regarding ocular pneumoplethysmography (OPG-Gee) safety in pseudophakic patients were raised in journal letters.
- The safety profile of OPG-Gee in this specific patient population required further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and potential ocular morbidity associated with performing ocular pneumoplethysmography (OPG-Gee) in pseudophakic eyes.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of OPG-Gee tests conducted on 115 pseudophakic eyes was performed.
- Data was collected to assess for any adverse ocular events or complications post-procedure.
Main Results:
- The study analyzed results from 115 pseudophakic eyes that underwent OPG-Gee testing.
- No instances of ocular morbidity were observed in any of the pseudophakic eyes following the OPG-Gee procedures.
Conclusions:
- Ocular pneumoplethysmography (OPG-Gee) can be safely performed in pseudophakic patients.
- The findings suggest that OPG-Gee does not pose a risk of ocular complications in this patient group.