Midterm Visual Outcome and Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy following Cataract Surgery. midterm outcome of cataract surgery in diabetes.

摘要

Objective: To assess the influence of cataract surgery on progression of diabetic retinopathy and visual acuity. Methods: 37 patient eyes with mild to moderate diabetic retinopathy at baseline underwent phacoemulsification and intraocular posterior chamber lens implantation. They were examined 3.3 +/- (SD) 0.7 years after surgery. Results: 83.8% of the eyes showed a better final visual acuity, and 67.6% achieved a final visual acuity of 0.5 or better. The retinopathy remained unchanged in 83.8% and progressed in 16.2% of the eyes. No eye progressed to proliferative retinopathy. Conclusion: Phacoemulsification and implantation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens is a safe procedure for patients with mild to moderate diabetic retinopathy.