Clinical Report
The effect of phacoemulsification on ocular surface of cataract with Meibomian gland dysfunction
Tao Xuelin, Zhong Jintu, Chen Linyong
Published 2020-02-25
Cite as Chin J Ocul Traum Occupat Eye Dis, 2020,42(02): 134-137. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-1477.2020.02.011
Abstract
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of phacoemulsification on ocular surface function in cataract patients with Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
MethodsA prospective cohort study. Total of 81 eyes of 78 cases of cataract with MGD in Wenrong Hospital of Jinhua from Mar.2016 to Feb.2018 were enrolled in this study.All patients underwent phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation.The ocular surface function was observed and all cases were followed up for 3 months.
ResultsThe Schirmer test (SIt) and break up time (BUT) at 3 days after operation were higher than those at 1 day before operation (P<0.05). The SIt and BUT at 3 months after operation were higher than that at 1 day before operation(P<0.05), and lower than those of 3 days after operation (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the morphology of Meibomian gland secretion between 1 day before operation and 3 days after operation (P>0.05), and no significant difference between 3 days after operation and 3 months after operation (P>0.05), and the difference was significant between 1 day before operation and 3 months after operation (P<0.05).
ConclusionAfter phacoemulsification, ocular dysfunction still occurs in patients with cataract and MGD.No significant recovery occurrs after 3 months of follow-up.
Key words:
Cataract; Disorder, function, Meibomian gland; Phacoemulsification; Function, ocular surface
Contributor Information
Tao Xuelin
Department of Ophthalmology, Wenrong Hospital of Jinhua, Zhejiang 321300, China
Zhong Jintu
Department of Ophthalmology, Wenrong Hospital of Jinhua, Zhejiang 321300, China
Chen Linyong
Department of Ophthalmology, Wenrong Hospital of Jinhua, Zhejiang 321300, China
