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  5. FP0098 : Our experience with Hard Cataracts in the ‘Cataract and Eye care camp’ of Andaman Islands

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Chief & Presenting Author: Dr.Ashwini Meherda

Co Author(s): Dr. Hitisha Mittal, Dr.Nishi Satish, Dr.Sunita

Abstract

Study design-Retrospective descriptive study
Purpose-To discuss outcomes of SICS Vs Phaco in hard cataracts of Andaman population
Methods-All patients with cataract grade NO3 and more attending the camp were analysed for cataract grade and BCVA (pre op, POD-1 and 7).Those with other ocular diseases were excluded from analysis.
Results-160 patients were analyzed of which 80 underwent SICS and rest Phacoemulsification. There were no aphakics. Average age and gender distribution was similar in both groups. Pre op VA of all patients was worse than 6/60. In SICS group, 50 patients (62.5%) had clear cornea and VA of 6/9 and better on POD 1. By POD 7, VA of 65 patients (81.2%) improved to 6/9 and better. In Phaco group, 30 patients (37.5%) had clear cornea and VA of 6/9 and better on POD 1. By POD 7, VA of 50 patients (62.5%) improved to 6/9 and better.
Conclusion-SICS had better post operative visual outcomes and cornea clarity than Phaco in hard cataracts of Andaman population.