This is a two-arm, parallel group, open-label, randomized controlled trial to compare the visual acuity, visual quality, operative complications and the satisfaction of patients between primary posterior capsulorhexis group and laser capsulotomy group of cataract patients combined with primary posterior capsular opacification (PPCO).
Primary posterior capsular opacification (PPCO) refers to the posterior capsule opacification which cannot be removed by polishing or vacuuming during cataract surgery. The surgeon may have to decide on primary posterior capsulorhexis or early neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy in these cases. The aim of this study is to compare the visual acuity, visual quality, operative complications and the satisfaction of patients between primary posterior capsulorhexis group and laser capsulotomy group of cataract patients combined with primary posterior capsular opacification (PPCO).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
40
After phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation, primary posterior capsulotomy will be performed to remove the primary posterior capsule opacification after posterior capsule polishing. A limited anterior vitrectomy will be performed if the anterior hyaloid surface is broken.
A routine phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation is performed. Then the Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy will be performed 1 month postoperative to remove the primary posterior capsule opacification.
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
RECRUITINGLogMAR visual acuity 1 month postoperatively
Best corrected visual acuity (LogMAR) will be measured 1 month postoperatively.
Time frame: 1 month
Dysfunctional lens index (DLI)
The dysfunctional lens index (DLI) is an objective lens performance metric derived from internal higher order aberrations (HOAs), pupil size, and contrast sensitivity data. DLI is a score ranged from 0 to 10. DLI will be measured by iTrace aberrometer.
Time frame: 3 months
Internal higher order aberration (HOAs)
TInternal higher order aberration (HOAs) in micrometer can quantify the intraocular optical quality and will be measured by iTrace aberrometer.
Time frame: 3 months
Object scatter index (OSI)
Object scatter index (OSI) is a ratio of 12 and 20 points from the perspective of the annular region of the light and the central 1 point perspective peak. OSI can objectively evaluate the amount of intraocular scattering and is an important index of optical quality. OSI is a score ranged from 0 to 10 and will be measured by Optical Quality Analysis System (OQAS).
Time frame: 3 months
Modulation transfer function cut off (MTF cut off)
Modulation transfer function cut off (MTF cut off) relates directly to retinal image quality and is a useful indicator of visual performance in cataract eyes. MTF cut off will be measured by OQAS.
Time frame: 3 months
Strehl ratio (SR)
Strehl ratio (SR) is computed as the ratio between the areas under the MTF curve of the measured eye and that of the aberration-free eye, and therefore it provides more global information on the optical quality. SR is a score ranged from 0 to 1 and will be measured by OQAS.
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Time frame: 3 months
Predicted visual acuity (PVA) with contrasts of 100%, 20% and 10%
Predicted visual acuity (PVA) with contrasts of 100%, 20% and 10% correspond to three specific frequencies of the MTF that describe the eye's optical quality for the contrast values mentioned. In general, PVAs higher than 1 are associated to very high retinal image quality. PVA will be measured by OQAS.
Time frame: 3 months
Rate of ocular hypertension
Diagnosis of ocular hypertension is based on IOP greater than 21 mm Hg and the rate of ocular hypertension is calculated.
Time frame: 3 months
Rate of ocular macular edema
The central macular thickness in micrometer is measured by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and the rate of ocular macular edema is calculated.
Time frame: 3 months
Rate of retinal detachment
Retinal detachment following surgical or laser posterior capsulotomy is documented and the rate of Retinal detachment is calculated.
Time frame: 3 months
Rate of intraocular lens damage
The rate of intraocular lens damage by Nd:YAG laser is documented.
Time frame: 3 months
Visual-functioning index 7 score
Subjective satisfaction of patients is investigated by visual-functioning index 7 (VF-7) questionnaire. The VF-7 questionnaire comprises 7 questions for performing daily-life activities (1= a great deal of difficulty; 2= a moderate amount difficulty; 3= a little difficulty; 4= no difficulty). The VF-7 score is the average score of these 7 activities multiplied by 25, to give a final score between 0 and 100. 1. nighttime driving; 2. reading small print; 3. watching television; 4. seeing steps, stairs, or curbs; 5. reading traffic, street, or store signs; 6. cooking; 7. doing fine handwork
Time frame: 3 months