Simultaneous Cataract and Oculoplastic Procedures: A Feasible Option?

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Researchers from Sankara Eye Hospital in Karnataka, India, have investigated the possibility and feasibility of combining cataract extraction with oculoplastic procedures. The study involved 122 patients, aged 53 males and 69 females, who underwent simultaneous cataract and oculoplastic procedures. The researchers found that the combined procedure of ptosis under/over correction with cataract extraction had no bearing on visual outcomes as compared to routine cataract outcomes. Additionally, no hemorrhage, hematoma, post-operative ocular inflammation, or infection was noted in any of the patients undergoing combined procedures.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study included 122 patients, 53 males and 69 females, who underwent simultaneous cataract and oculoplastic procedures.
  • The patients had operable cataracts and non-infective oculoplastic lesions, and all gave consent to undergo simultaneous procedures.
  • The postoperative follow-up period was 1 month, during which no complications, such as hemorrhage, hematoma, post-operative ocular inflammation, or infection, were noted.
  • The researchers found that the combined procedure of ptosis under/over correction with cataract extraction had no bearing on visual outcomes as compared to routine cataract outcomes.
  • Simultaneous extra-ocular and phacoemulsification is an option for patients reluctant for multistage procedures either by choice or medical recommendations.
  • This option also works in favor of ergonomics and economy.

Statistics:

  • Total patients: 122
  • Male patients: 53
  • Female patients: 69
  • Ipsilateral eyes: 73
  • Contralateral eyes: 49
  • Postoperative follow-up period: 1 month
  • Number of patients with no complications: 122 (100%)
  • Shared procedures: cataract extraction with oculofacial procedures (eye lid, brow lift, and facial surgery)

Sources:

  • Combined intraocular and oculofacial surgeries. Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 2024, 10(2).
  • Publisher: IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd.
  • DOI: 10.18231/j.ijceo.2024.044
  • https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.18231/j.ijceo.2024.044