Document Type
Original Article
Abstract
examination was performed for determination of endothelial cell density.
Results: One month after surgery, a comparison between the two study groups revealed statistically insignificant differences in either group's central corneal thickness (CCT), coefficient of variation (CV%), or corneal endothelial cell density (ECD). However, their hexagonality (Hex) showed significant difference (p = 0.021) in comparison between group (1 & 2). There is a significant decrease in ECD in both groups after one month of phaco surgery with highly significant decrease in diabetic than non-diabetic groups (p
Conclusion: From this study, phacoemulsification decreases the corneal endothelial cell count and type 2 DM facilitate this process and leads to more decrease in their density. Especially in diabetic individuals, phacoemulsification procedures might cause damage to corneal endothelial cells. Since diabetes individuals have impaired endothelial wound healing, maintaining endothelial cell health is crucial.
Keywords
Cataract surgery, corneal endothelial cells, type 2 diabetes mellites.
Subject Area
Ophthalmology
How to Cite This Article
Khalifa, Ali Ahmad Ali; sheikh, Ehab Abdel Salam Azab El; and Ali, Naef El sayed Abdel Aziz
(2023)
"Effect of Phacoemulsification on Corneal Endothelium in Type 2 Diabetic Patients versus Normal Patients Phacoemulsification on Corneal Endothelium,"
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal: Vol. 4:
Iss.
10, Article 39.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58675/2682-339X.1977
