Anterior chamber maintenance in phacoemulsification in Bahrain

Poster Details

First Author: M.Al reefy BAHRAIN

Co Author(s):    D. Tajouri   D. Al Amer           

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To demonstrate the advantages of ACM (Anterior Chamber Maintenance in Phacoemulsification surgery carried out in Bahrain from 2005 to 2010.

Setting:

AlReefy Eye Centre in Bahrain

Methods:

Over 500 phacoemulsification surgeries carried out at AlReefy Eye Centre under topical anesthesia as day cases with minimum of 2 years follow up.

Results:

100% of the cases had not developed postoperative raised intraocular pressure, no corneal disciform oedema, and postoperative visual acuity of 20/40 or better. No follow up loss.

Conclusions:

ACM is very valuable tool in phacoemulsification surgeries to reduce substantial complications FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE?: No