Combined 23-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy and cataract surgery in cases with cataract and posterior segment diseases

• Published in: Middle East African journal of ophthalmology 2010-10, Vol.17 (4), p.359-364
• Main Authors: Yazici, Ahmet Taylan, Kara, Necip, Bozkurt, Ercument, Cakir, Mehmet, Goker, Hasan, Demirok, Ahmet, Yilmaz, Omer Faruk
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Care and treatment; Cataract; Cataracts; Health aspects; Methods; Original; Postoperative period; Studies; Surgery; Vision systems; Vitrectomy; Wound healing
• ISSN: 0974-9233; 0975-1599; 0975-1599; 0974-9233
• DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.71602

Combined cataract surgery and transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy are a good option in patients with cataract and vitreoretinal diseases. To evaluate the effectiveness, outcomes, and complications of combined 23-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy and cataract surgery. A retrospective case series was conducted at the Beyoglu Eye Education and Research Hospital. In this study, 28 eyes of 28 patients underwent combined 23-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy and phacoemulsification and IOL implantation for cataract and various posterior segment diseases. The outcome measures included, visual acuity, intraocular pressure changes, and anatomical success were evaluated. The mean follow-up was 4.8 months (range, 3-15 months). Mean overall preoperative visual acuity was 20/333, and final acuity was 20/95 (P < 0.001). Mean intraocular pressure (IOP) on the preoperative and first postoperative day was 15.6 ± 7.5 and 13.8 ± 3.3 mmHg, respectively (P > 0.05). Three eyes (10.7%) had postoperative hypotony (