Abstract | PURPOSE: SETTING: Department of Ophthalmology, Ramón y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain. METHODS: One hundred eyes with cataract were randomly assigned to have surgery using a 10-0 or a 9-0 nylon suture. Except for suture diameter, identical surgical methods were used in every case. Data on uncorrected visual acuity, keratometry and postoperative astigmatism were analyzed up to 12 months after surgery. RESULTS: Both groups had similar uncorrected visual acuity. Mean postoperative corneal astigmatism was against the rule in the 10-0 nylon suture group and with the rule in the 9-0 nylon suture group. Significant differences were found between groups (P < .05). CONCLUSION:
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Authors | A Mendívil |
Journal | Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
(J Cataract Refract Surg)
Vol. 23
Issue 8
Pg. 1196-9
(Oct 1997)
ISSN: 0886-3350 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9368164
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Nylons
- Polymethyl Methacrylate
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Topics |
- Aged
- Astigmatism
(etiology, physiopathology)
- Female
- Humans
- Lens Implantation, Intraocular
- Male
- Nylons
- Phacoemulsification
- Polymethyl Methacrylate
- Postoperative Complications
- Prospective Studies
- Sutures
(adverse effects)
- Visual Acuity
(physiology)
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