Long-term effect of cataract phacoemulsification on the inflammation control and clinical outcome in uveitis patients

摘要

Importance: Cataract is one of the most common complications associated with uveitis, and is the leading cause of vision loss in these patients.Background: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of phacoemulsification on the long-term clinical outcome and inflammation control in uveitis patients.Design: Longitudinal study.Participants: Of 1907 eyes with uveitis, 309 eyes underwent phacoemulsification were compared to a control group of 300 phakic eyes with uveitis.Method: The risk of vision loss and macular oedema in pseudophakic eyes were compared to the phakic group. The rates of corticosteroids administration and uveitis relapse were also measured in pseudophakic eyes and compared to pre-operative period.