Application of Vitamin E + Coenzyme Q Therapy During FAKO + IOL Implantation

Abstract

Introduction: Cataract surgery is a widely used procedure around the world. After cataract surgery, one of the important points is that oxidative stress may cause postoperative corneal edema and vision loss. Aim: In this study, we aim to reduce the oxidative stress and related conditions that may develop during intraoperative and postoperative FAKO + IOL implantation. Material and Methods: Total amount of 32 patients with cataract were included to the study. The patients were classified as two groups randomly and the same surgical procedure was applied to the patients in both groups, except using visudrop. Group I was defined as a control group and routine FAKO + IOL implantation surgery was performed. In Group II, after the sideport was opened at the beginning of the operation, 0.5 cc visudrop (coenzyme q + vitamin E + hypermellosis) was given to the anterior camara. After the operation, 0.5 cc visudrop was also given to the anterior camara. Postoperative examination findings were compared statistically. Results: In Group II, postoperative 1st day and postoperative 7th day visual acuities were significantly higher than in Group I. In Group II, postoperative 1st day and postoperative 7th day visual acuity increments were significantly higher than in Group I. In Group I, postoperative 1st day and 7th day pachymetry value increments were significantly higher than in Group II. Conclusion: Using visudrop during the FAKO + IOL implantation may be an effective method for postoperative corneal edema and vision.