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Complications of phacoemulsification.

J M Emery, K A Wilhelmus, S Rosenberg

    Ophthalmology
    |February 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Phacoemulsification surgery, a cataract treatment, has been refined since 1971. This study documents complications in patients undergoing this advanced surgical technique for senile cataracts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Techniques

    Background:

    • Phacoemulsification surgery was first performed in 1967 by Charles Kelman.
    • The technique was refined for wider use by 1971, with over 2,000 surgeons trained and 100,000 cases performed.
    • Challenges in previous studies include patient geographic distribution and frequent intraocular lens insertion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document operative and postoperative complications.
    • To analyze a consecutive series of senile cataract patients treated with phacoemulsification.

    Main Methods:

    • A consecutive series of patients with senile cataracts were analyzed.
    • Operative and postoperative complications were carefully documented.

    Main Results:

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  • Data on complications from this series are presented.
  • Analysis focuses on outcomes following phacoemulsification for senile cataracts.

    • Conclusions:

    • Phacoemulsification is a widely adopted technique for senile cataract treatment.
    • This study provides detailed complication data for the procedure.