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NIKE: a new clinical tool for establishing levels of indications for cataract surgery.

Acta Ophthalmol Scand. 2006 Aug;84(4):495-501.

• Lundstrom M,
• Albrecht S,
• Hakansson I,
• Lorefors R,
• Ohlsson S,
• Polland W,
• Schmid A,
• Svensson G,
• Wendel E.

EyeNet Sweden, Blekinge Hospital, Karlskrona, Sweden. mats.lundstrom@ltblekinge.se

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to construct a new clinical tool for establishing levels of indications for cataract surgery, and to validate this tool. METHODS: Teams from nine eye clinics reached an agreement about the need to develop a clinical tool for setting levels of indications for cataract surgery and about the items that should be included in the tool. The tool was to be called 'NIKE' (Nationell Indikationsmodell for Kataraktextraktion). The Canadian Cataract Priority Criteria Tool served as a model for the NIKE tool, which was modified for Swedish conditions. Items included in the tool were visual acuity of both eyes, patients' perceived difficulties in day-to-day life, cataract symptoms, the ability to live independently, and medical/ophthalmic reasons for surgery. The tool was validated and tested in 343 cataract surgery patients. Validity, stability and reliability were tested and the outcome of surgery was studied in relation to the indication setting. RESULTS: Four indication groups (IGs) were suggested. The group with the greatest indications for surgery was named group 1 and that with the lowest, group 4. Validity was proved to be good. Surgery had the greatest impact on the group with the highest indications for surgery. Test-retest reliability test and interexaminer tests of indication settings showed statistically significant intraclass correlations (intraclass correlation coefficients [ICCs] 0.526 and 0.923, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: A new clinical tool for indication setting in cataract surgery is presented. This tool, the NIKE, takes into account both visual acuity and the patient's perceived problems in day-to-day life because of cataract. The tool seems to be stable and reliable and neutral towards different examiners.

PMID: 16879570 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

"Axial length, myopia, and the severity of lens opacity at the time of cataract surgery.

Arch Ophthalmol. 2006 Nov;124(11):1586-90.

* Kubo E,
* Kumamoto Y,
* Tsuzuki S,
* Akagi Y.

Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Science, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between axial length, myopia of the eye, and the severity of lens opacity at the time of cataract surgery. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed a consecutive series of 198 eyes of patients aged older than 50 years at Fukui University Hospital (Fukui, Japan) from June 2004 to December 2005. Patient age at the time of surgery, axial length, spherical equivalent, and the subtypes and severity of cataract (as classified according to the modification of the Lens Opacities Classification System, version III) were recorded. RESULTS: Axial length was significantly associated with age at the time of cataract surgery (P<.001). Regarding the severity of nuclear cataract, a significant correlation was seen between a higher score of nuclear cataract and longer axial length (P<.001). The relationship between the severity of nuclear cataract and spherical equivalent at the time of surgery showed a significant association between grading nuclear color and nuclear opalescence 4-6 and higher myopia (P<.001). CONCLUSION: An increase in axial length or myopia of the eye was associated with a lower mean age at the time of surgery and higher grade of nuclear cataract.

PMID: 17102006 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A comparison of patient-reported outcomes from an apodized diffractive intraocular lens and a conventional monofocal intraocular lens.

Curr Med Res Opin. 2006 Dec;22(12):2591-602.

• Lehmann R,
• Waycaster C,
• Hileman K.

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.

OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this research was to compare cataract patient-reported outcomes of subjects bilaterally implanted with apodized diffractive intraocular lenses (AD-IOL) to subjects bilaterally implanted with conventional monofocal intraocular lenses (CM-IOL). A secondary objective was to establish the relationship between uncorrected visual acuity and patient-reported outcomes. METHODS: This was a prospective non-randomized, open-label clinical trial consisting of 339 patients bilaterally implanted with the AD-IOL and 156 bilaterally implanted with the CM-IOL. The outcomes of both groups were assessed 6 months postoperatively after second eye implantation. Assessed endpoints included patient-reported outcomes and visual acuity. Limitations of this study include the lack of random assignment to treatment groups and lack of masking of both the physicians and patients. RESULTS: AD-IOL patients demonstrated significantly better uncorrected near visual acuity (UCNVA) compared to CM-IOL patients (0.02 versus 0.41 log MAR [logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution], respectively; p < p =" 0.0238)" p =" 0.0282),">

PMID: 17166341 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Inflow of ocular surface fluid into the anterior chamber after phacoemulsification through sutureless corneal cataract wounds.

• Herretes S,
• Stark WJ,
• Pirouzmanesh A,
• Reyes JM,
• McDonnell PJ,
• Behrens A.

Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland 21287-9278, USA.

PURPOSE: To report inflow of extraocular fluid after phacoemulsification with use of sutureless corneal incisions. DESIGN: Interventional case series. METHODS: setting: Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. patients: Eight patients (three women), aged 58 to 91 years, showing minimal bleeding from the limbal capillary bed during phacoemulsification. intervention: Surgery was performed through a 2.8-mm limbal incision. External pressure simulating patient manipulation was applied before and after wound hydrosealing with an irrigation cannula. main outcome measures: Inflow of blood-tinged tear fluid into the anterior chamber through the wound was monitored by using digital video. RESULTS: Inflow of extraocular fluid was observed in all eyes when the cannula was released, even after wound hydrosealing. Two patients showed spontaneous fluid inflow. CONCLUSIONS: Tested sutureless corneal incisions allow inflow of extraocular fluid into the anterior chamber after phacoemulsification. This may permit intraocular contamination leading to endophthalmitis.

PMID: 16226532 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

What is the lens?

The lens is the part of the eye that helps focus light on the retina. The retina is the eye's light-sensitive layer that sends visual signals to the brain. In a normal eye, light passes through the lens and gets focused on the retina. To help produce a sharp image, the lens must remain clear.

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What is a cataract?

A cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens that can cause vision problems. The most common type is related to aging. More than half of all Americans age 65 and older have a cataract. In the early stages, stronger lighting and eyeglasses may lessen vision problems caused by cataracts. At a certain point, however, surgery may be needed to improve vision. Today, cataract surgery is safe and very effective.

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