Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
Hon-Vu Q. Duong
30 Desert Gallery Street, Henderson, NV 89012
Tanzania
Research Article
Comparing Three Post-Op Regiments for Management of Inflammation Post Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery. “ Are Steroids Really Necessary? â€Â
Author(s): Hon-Vu Q. Duong, Kenneth C. Westfield and Isaac C. SingletonHon-Vu Q. Duong, Kenneth C. Westfield and Isaac C. Singleton
Purpose: To compare intraocular pressure (IOP) differences; degrees of anterior chamber inflammation and macular edema between three different treatments. Setting: Single center, private, teaching practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. Methods: Prospective, randomized, single-blind study. Patients in the Control group received gatifloxacin 0.3%, prednisolone acetate 1%, and bromfenac 0.09%; Group #I received gatifloxacin and bromfenac; and Group #II was given one intraoperative steroid (Triamcinolone) injection and gatifloxacin and bromfenac in the post-operative period. Results: Elevated IOPs were noted on post-operative day one but were statistically insignificant (p=0.15). The elevated IOPs were statistically significant for the glaucoma patients (p=0.004). All IOPs returned to baseline after 1 week The degree of anterior segment inflammation was not statistical.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000163