Keywords
Cataract ultrasonic emulsification
Small incision cataract extracapsular extraction
Therapeutic efficacy
Submitted : 2024-02-17
Accepted : 2024-03-03
Published : 2024-03-18
Abstract
Objective: To analyze the efficacy of ultrasonic emulsification and small incision cataract extracapsular extraction in cataract patients. Methods: 96 cataract patients admitted from May 2021 to May 2023 were selected and randomly grouped into group A (ultrasonic emulsification) and group B (small-incision extracapsular cataract extraction), with 48 cases each. Results: At 1 week, 1-month, and 3 months post-operation, the visual acuity of group A was higher and the astigmatism value was lower than that of group B (P < 0.05); at 12h, 24h, and 48h post-operation, the intraocular pressure of group A was higher than that of group B (P < 0.05); the thickness of macular area of group A was lower than that of group B at 1 week and 1-month post-operation (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Ultrasonic emulsification in cataract patients was slightly better than small incision cataract extracapsular extraction in correcting astigmatism, improving visual acuity, and regulating macular thickness. However, due to the high energy of ultrasonic emulsification, the risk of complications such as high postoperative intraocular pressure was higher. Small-incision extracapsular cataract extraction has better application value in economically disadvantaged areas.
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