Pars Plana Surgical Capsulotomy for Posterior Capsular Opacification (Capsulotomy)

August 6, 2015 updated by: Jamshed Ahmed, Dow University of Health Sciences
Cataract is a leading cause of Global blindness. After cataract surgery nearly half of the people become blind due to posterior capsular opacification. The only solution for this problem is LASER capsulotomy. Laser machine is not available in remote areas especially in underdeveloped countries. The solution of this problem is surgical capsulotomy which can be performed any where.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

posterior capsular opacification is treated by YAG laser capsulotomy. this require sophisticated technology ans specific environment which is not possible in underdeveloped countries. we describe a method in which posterior capsular opacification could be managed by using only a 27 Gauge needle through pars plana. opacified posterior capsule is under tension that is why a small puncture results in a large central opening

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

176

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 year to 95 years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients having posterior capsular opacification

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with Posterior capsular opacification
  • Both Sexes
  • All ages

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Retinal disease
  • Uncontrolled Glaucoma
  • Corneal opacity

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Dow University of Health Sciences

Collaborators

Pakistan Ministry of Health

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 24, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 24, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

August 25, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 7, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 6, 2015

Last Verified

August 1, 2015

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • Surgical Capsulotomy

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