Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Department of Ophthalmology, Jayadeva Jagadguru Murugarajendra Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka, India
Research Article
Comparison of Morphological and Functional Corneal Endothelial Changes after Cataract Surgery under DBCS Program at a Tertiary Care Centre
Author(s): Madhavi Gupta*, Manjunath BH and Sachin S Shedole
Introduction: Cataract extraction constitutes the largest workload through DBCS program in ophthalmic units in India. Both SICS & Phacoemulsification surgery are performed in a limited, confined space; however, securing adequate surgical space during cataract surgery can decrease the risk of corneal endothelial cell loss.1 Thus, anatomical and surgical factors, such as adequate Anterior Chamber Depth (ACD), are important for preserving these cells from the mechanical and thermal damage that can occur during the procedure. Under normal circumstances, corneal endothelial cells do not proliferate because they are stuck in G1 phase of cell cycle. The central corneal endothelial cell density gradually decreases at an average of about 0.6% per year, reducing approximately from 3400 cells/mm2 at age 15 to 2300 cells at age 80 years. Two important factors in ma.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9570.20.11.823