Pars Plana Surgical Capsulotomy for Posterior Capsular Opacification

Cataract is a leading cause of Global blindness. After cataract surgery nearly half of the people become blind due to posterior capsular opacification. The only solution for this problem is LASER capsulotomy. Laser machine is not available in remote areas especially in underdeveloped countries. The solution of this problem is surgical capsulotomy which can be performed any where.

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Key information

Conditions

Blindness Eye Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sensation Disorders Signs and Symptoms Vision Disorders

Age range

1 year–95 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

posterior capsular opacification is treated by YAG laser capsulotomy. this require sophisticated technology ans specific environment which is not possible in underdeveloped countries. we describe a method in which posterior capsular opacification could be managed by using only a 27 Gauge needle through pars plana. opacified posterior capsule is under tension that is why a small puncture results in a large central opening

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients with Posterior capsular opacification
Both Sexes
All ages

Exclusion criteria

Retinal disease
Uncontrolled Glaucoma
Corneal opacity

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Dow University of Health Sciences

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Collaborators

Pakistan Ministry of Health

Registry information

Acronym: Capsulotomy

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Aug 25, 2009
Registry last updated: Aug 7, 2015

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