International Journal of Preventive Medicine and Care(IJPMC)
ISSN: 2994-032X | DOI: 10.33140/IJPMC
Andrew Makupa
Department of ophthalmology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Tanzania
Publications
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Research Article
Evaluation of Cataract Surgery as A Cause of Astigmatism Among Patients Undergoing Phacoemulsification and Extracapsular Cataract Extraction at KCMC Hospital
Author(s): Suzo Ambindwile Malakibungu, Andrew Makupa and William Makupa
Background: Despite the advance of cataract surgery astigmatism still occur after cataract surgery due to several reasons these include the preparation and closure of the surgical wound, the choice of suture material, and both intraoperative and postoperative manipulations in Phacoemulsification and Extracapsular cataract Etraction. Objectives: To evaluate cataract surgery as cause of astigmatisms among patients undergoing phacoemulsification and extracapsular cataract extraction at eye department in KCMC hospital from Sept 2022 to April 2023. Methods: It is a clinic-based, prospective cohort study. Keratometric values and demographic data were collected for eligible patients who had undergone phacoemulsification and Extracapsular Cataract Extraction using a non-contact Auto Refkeratometer BARK-80. .. Read More»