FP1650 : Beginners experience of problems during first 100 cases of phaco

Dr.Madhuri Venigalla

PURPOSE:

This paper describes problems during phaco surgery ,their remedies also

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A total of 100 patients who underwent bimanual phaco cataract surgery during 6 to 9 months period

The problems faced were :

A-during surgery – premature entry in to anterior chamber , tunnel leak, floppy iris, iris prolapse , injury to iris , incomplete capsulotomy with large capsular tags,small pupil-difficult nucleus trench ,cortical cleanup,IOL placement

B : Postoperative-striate keratitis (Mild , Moderate , Severe ) ,hyphema ,mild uveitis, Shallow AC , Uveitis ( Mild, Moderate , Severe )

RESULTS: Remedies for these problems were suggested through personal experience, By attending various CMEs , Discussion with seniors and collagues , etc

CONCLUSION:good complications management results in good phaco with good postop vision to patient.