Anterior Segment Changes After Phacoemulsification in Cataractous Eyes with Shallow Anterior Chamber

Anterior Segment Changes After Phacoemulsification in Cataractous Eyes with Shallow Anterior Chamber with and Without Limited Anterior Pars Plana Vitrectomy

Phacoemulsification in shallow anterior chamber is considered to be more hazardous regarding risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications. Limited anterior pars plana vitrectomy can be combined with phacoemulsification to deepen the anterior chamber and facilitate surgical steps

Phacoemulsification in shallow anterior chamber is considered to be more hazardous regarding risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications. Limited anterior pars plana vitrectomy can be combined with phacoemulsification to deepen the anterior chamber and facilitate surgical steps. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of combined phacoemulsification with limited pars plana vitrectomy versus phacoemulsification alone in cases with shallow anterior chamber.

Methods: 24 eyes were operated on and divided into two groups. Twelve eyes underwent combined approach and the other 12 eyes have undergone phacoemulsification only.

Inclusion criteria:

• Anterior chamber depth of less than 2.8 mm associated with cataract

Exclusion Criteria:

• Mature cataract
• History of previous ocular surgery
• Posterior segment pathology