Ibukunoluwa James Adeogun, B. Adekoya, Modupe Medina Balogun
{"title":"Comparison of pupil dilation in manual small incision cataract surgery using topical versus intracameral mydriatic agents – A randomised controlled trial","authors":"Ibukunoluwa James Adeogun, B. Adekoya, Modupe Medina Balogun","doi":"10.25259/gjcsro_2_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/gjcsro_2_2024","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The purpose of this research is to assess and compare the efficacy of an intracameral mydriatic solution with conventional topical agents in the completion of manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS) in a black population.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This randomised controlled trial was conducted among 102 patients undergoing MSICS under sub-tenon’s block. Mydriasis in the topical group was achieved with a pre-operative topical dilating combination of tropicamide 0.8% and phenylephrine 5% while surgery was commenced in patients in the intracameral group without dilation, and mydriasis was achieved intraoperatively with an intracameral solution of lidocaine 0.5% and adrenaline 0.001%. Pupil sizes were measured serially, before, and at four different junctures during surgery. The proportion of patients needing supplementary mydriasis in either group was noted, as well as post-operative pinhole visual acuity (VA). Data analysis was carried out using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Statistical Product and Service Solutions(SPSS) version 25.0 (IBM, Chicago, Illinois). The level of statistical significance was set at P < 0.05 at a 95% confidence interval.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Mean pupil diameter before dilating and blocking was 2.5 ± 0.6 mm in the topical group and 2.5 ± 0.7 mm in the intracameral group (P = 0.752). This increased to 7.7 ± 1.1 mm and 7.4 ± 0.8 mm, respectively (P = 0.134), after administering either mydriatic agents. After that, mean pupil diameter progressively reduced in both groups but was significantly higher in the intracameral group at each point of measurement (P < 0.05). Postoperatively, there was no significant difference in the VA between the two groups (P < 0.05).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Using an intracameral mixture of lidocaine and adrenaline gives adequate mydriasis for the successful completion of MSICS without pre-operative dilation.\u0000","PeriodicalId":506622,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Cataract Surgery and Research in Ophthalmology","volume":"30 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140743700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Starting manual small incision cataract surgery as a phaco surgeon","authors":"Jasmine Yaowei Ge, Claire L. Peterson","doi":"10.25259/gjcsro_7_2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/gjcsro_7_2024","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":506622,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Cataract Surgery and Research in Ophthalmology","volume":"29 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140796479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effective glaucoma patient care: Unlocking success through communication","authors":"B. Nayak","doi":"10.25259/gjcsro_33_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/gjcsro_33_2023","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":506622,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Cataract Surgery and Research in Ophthalmology","volume":" 45","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139140023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Harmful traditional eye practices in Nigeria and its burden on eye care: A review of literature","authors":"G. Nathaniel, U. Eze","doi":"10.25259/gjcsro_29_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/gjcsro_29_2023","url":null,"abstract":"The use of traditional eye medication (TEM) is an age-long practice whose negative effects on eye health have been well documented. TEM involves the application of different harmful preparations to the eye as a form of treatment. This article is aimed at highlighting the burden of harmful traditional practices on eye care in Nigeria. A review of available literature was conducted to summarize the different types of harmful traditional eye practices in Nigeria, including the many different preparations used. Prevalence of harmful traditional practices, determinants, burden in Nigeria. Issues relating to determinants, prevalence, indications for TEM use, presentation of patients with a history of TEM use, ocular complications following TEM use, the pathway to blindness with TEM use, economic burden, and prevention were considered in the review. The prevalence of TEM use was 15.5%, and the common determinants included low socioeconomic status, rural residence, poor access to conventional eye care, and cultural beliefs. The indications for the use of these medications included blurring of vision, red eyes, ocular pain, and itching. Patients who used TEMs presented with various levels of visual impairment (14.5% and 13.1%, respectively, for moderate and severe visual impairment), and 51.3% were reported blind at presentation. The common complications of these agents were corneal scars (opacities), staphylomas, endophthalmitis and panophthalmitis, corneal ulcers and perforations, uveitis, band and bullous keratopathies, complicated cataracts, subluxated lens, and descemetoceles. The prevalence of TEM use, visual impairment, and blindness arising from it is high in Nigeria. The ocular morbidities that follow TEM use constitute a significant burden (economic and otherwise) on eye care delivery in the country. A multipronged approach by stakeholders is required to mitigate the enablers of TEM practice in Nigeria. Furthermore, where there are complications, prompt referral to an ophthalmologist is advocated as they are well-equipped to provide the most appropriate management.","PeriodicalId":506622,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Cataract Surgery and Research in Ophthalmology","volume":"355 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139174993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}