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Binkhorst Lecture. (Part 2). Experimental cataract surgery--electron microscopy.

M A Galin, E Fetherolf, L Lin

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    |April 1, 1979
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    Cat corneas after cataract surgery showed no endothelial replication but occasional nuclear division. Inflammation one year post-surgery was absent unless an intraocular lens (pseudophakos) was implanted, which correlated with white blood cells and potential complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • Cataract extraction is a common surgical procedure in veterinary ophthalmology.
    • Understanding the corneal response to surgery is crucial for patient outcomes.
    • The corneal endothelium plays a vital role in maintaining corneal clarity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the ultrastructural changes in cat corneas following cataract extraction.
    • To assess the inflammatory response in the anterior segment one year after surgery.
    • To evaluate the impact of pseudophakos (intraocular lens) implantation on corneal health.

    Main Methods:

    • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of cat corneas.
    • Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of cat corneas.

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  • Clinical examination of the anterior segment one year post-surgery.

    • Main Results:

    • The corneal endothelium did not exhibit replication but showed occasional nuclear division.
    • No evidence of anterior segment inflammation was observed one year after surgery in eyes without pseudophakos.
    • Eyes with pseudophakos implants showed significant white blood cell presence, indicating inflammation.

    Conclusions:

    • The corneal endothelium in cats has limited regenerative capacity after cataract surgery.
    • Pseudophakos implantation may be associated with chronic inflammation and potential complications in the feline anterior segment.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the long-term effects of intraocular lenses in cats.