Retrospective evaluation of phacoemulsification and aspiration in 41 horses (46 eyes): visual outcomes vs. age, intraocular lens, and uveitis status

Abstract

Horses with chronic uveitis had significantly less favorable visual outcome after PA. Older age at surgery and IOL use were not associated with poor visual outcome.

Cataracts: Clinical presentations, diagnosis and management

“…Per Edelmann et al . (), the presence of intraocular complications did not affect the overall success rate for the surgery but eyes with vitreal prolapse or hyphema became blind.…”

“…; Edelmann et al . ). Systemic neuromuscular blockade or retrobulbar nerve blocks are needed to facilitate positioning of the globe and prevent anterior movement of the vitreous and posterior lens capsule due to contraction of the extra‐ocular muscles (Townsend et al .…”

“…; Edelmann et al . ). As the anterior chamber is entered, care must be taken not to damage the iris due to the shallow anterior chamber at the iris base (Brooks et al .…”

“…; Edelmann et al . ). After removal of the lens material, a foldable acrylic IOL can be placed if desired ( Fig ).…”

“…Whether placement of an IOL causes an increase in post operative complications is currently heavily debated but a recent retrospective study did not find any poorer outcomes for horses with IOLs (Edelmann et al . ). Three dioptric strengths are currently available for equine lenses: +14, +18 and +21 (Colitz and McMullen ).…”