Title of article
Yemeni experience with phacoemulsification
Author/Authors
Hameed, Aziz S. Sana’a University - Al-Thawrah Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Yemen , Alkhatib, Tawfik K. Sana’a University - Al-Thawrah Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Yemen , Rageh, Mohamed A. Sana’a University - Al-Thawrah Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Yemen , Ghassaly, Yahia A. Sana’a University - Al-Thawrah Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Yemen , Ahmed, Galal H. Sana’a University - Al-Thawrah Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Yemen , Alattab, Abdulgabar M. Sana’a University - Al-Thawrah Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Yemen , Aleriany, Samiha A. Sana’a University - Al-Thawrah Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Yemen , Alkadry, Anwar A. Sana’a University - Al-Thawrah Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Yemen , Al-Jabal, Mohamed H. Sana’a University - Al-Thawrah Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Yemen , Al-Wahedy, Wesam Y. Sana’a University - Al-Thawrah Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Yemen , Sharaf, Amal S. Sana’a University - Al-Thawrah Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Yemen
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687
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692
Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the first experience of phacoemulsification in Yemen from 2000-2007 regarding the visual results, and complications. Methods: Two hundred and fifty-eight eyes of 182 adult patients with significant cataract were included during the last 96 months. All eyes underwent phacoemulsification with implantation of intraocular lenses. The results were recorded and statistically analyzed. Results: The male:female ratio was 1:1, with an average age of 52 years. Phacoemulsification was carried out by scleral approach in 14 eyes, and by clear corneal approach in 244 eyes. A visual acuity of /= 6/18 was achieved in 85.3%, and the most common serious complication was intraoperative posterior capsule rupture, which was reported in approximately 10.1%. Conclusion: The results of phacoemulsification are very impressive, and the most common intraoperative complication was ruptured posterior capsule
Journal title
Saudi Medical Journal
Journal title
Saudi Medical Journal
Record number
2680740
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