Dr.Rakesh Shah

Abstract

METHODS: In this interventional case series, 12 eyes (9 patients) with posterior segment involvement due to chronic uveitis underwent sutureless corneal tunnel incision phacoemulsification combined with total vitrectomy using 23-gauge instruments , foldable posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC-IOL) implantation and peripheral iridectomy.iris hooks, Membrane peeling and endolaser photocoagulation were performed when indicated. Outcome measures were visual acuity, inflammatory activity, macular edema, and complications of surgery.RESULTS: After a minimum 6-month follow-up, visual acuity was >or=20/100 in 6 eyes ; 6 eyes had visual acuity of >or=20/40. A decrease in postoperative inflammatory activity of 1 grade was observed in 8 eyes . ten eyes had cystoid macular edema before surgery; and 2 eyes had cystoid macular edema after surgery. Early postoperative complications included the following: transient corneal edema, 10 eyes); fibrin reaction, 3 eyes