25-Gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy for crowded anterior segment after cataract surgery.

Abstract

Objective To investigate the application of 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy system(25GTSV)on the treatment of crowded anterior segment(CAS)after phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation.Methods 15 cases(15 eyes)of CAS after cataract surgery were treated with posterior capsulotomy and anterior segment vitrectomy with 25GTSV.The follow-up periods were 6 ～ 12months[(8.0 ± 1.5)months].The visual acuity,intraocular pressure(IOP)and the depth of anterior chamber were recorded,the condition of cornea,pupil,intraocular lens and complication were observed.Results All operations were successful.The visual acuity of all cases were improved in different degree after treatment.The best corrected visual acuity before treatment,1 week after treatment and at the end of the followup period was(0.05 ± 0.02),(0.2 ± 0.1)and(0.4 ± 0.1)respectively.There were significant difference before and after treatment(t =0.00,P =0.00).The mean IOP 1 week after treatment and at the end of the follow-up period was(17.3 ± 1.8)mmHg and(16.5 ± 1.3)mmHg respectively.They were lower obviously than the mean IOP before surgery which was(40.1 ± 7.5)mmHg.There were significant difference between them(t =0.00,P =0.00).The mean depth of anterior chamber before treatment,1 week after treatment and at the end of the follow-up period was(0.69 ±0.17)mm,(2.7 1 ±0.43)mm and(2.85 ±0.52)mm respectively.There were significant difference before and after treatment(t =0.00,P =0.00).After surgery,the edema of cornea disappeared,the pupil is round and a round hyalomere with diameter of 3.0 ～ 4.0 mmwas formed at the center of lens ' posterior capsule in all eyes.No obvious complications were observed intraoperatively and postoperatively.Conclusion 25GTSV with micro-incision can release and cure CAS after cataract surgery effectively and safely. Key words: Vitrectomy; 25-gauge; Phacoemulsification; Lens, intraocular; Crowded anterior segment