Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Sabitabh Kumar and Gopal K Das
University College of Medical Sciences, India
Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, India
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Clin Exp Ophthalmol
This prospective randomized case-control study is done to evaluate the effi cacy of autologous Anterior Lens Capsule (ALC) in phacotrabeculectomy. Aft er obtaining institutional ethical clearance and informed consent, 88 eyes posted for phacotrabeculectomy were divided into ALC (Group-I) and Non-ALC Group (Group-II). Combined phacoemulsifi cation, with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation and trabeculectomy was performed in both groups. Anterior lens capsule transplantation was done in the fi rst group (Group-I) beneath the sclera fl ap. Follow up of 3 months was carried out where in the morphology of bleb, intraocular pressure (IOP), requirement for additional medications and complications were compared between the two groups. Statistical diff erence favoring ALC group was seen in IOP reduction (p<0.05) at each follow up, qualifi ed success rate and failure rate 3 month follow up (p=0.006) but no diff erence in bleb morphology was seen. Th e authors believe that ALC implantation is benefi cial in maintain fi ltration in a combined surgery with minimal complications.
Dr. SABITABH KUMAR has pursued his MS Ophthalmology from University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He has specialised in Cataract management, Squint and Glaucoma. He is currently pursuing further training as anterior segment consultant. He has got various papers published in international journals and presented various topics at meets.