Journal of the Indonesian Medical Association : Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia
Vol 71 No 1 (2021): Journal of The Indonesian Medical Association - Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia, Vo

Clear Lens Phacoemulsification Untuk Koreksi Miopia Tinggi

Muhammad Syauqie (Departemen Ilmu Kesehatan Mata Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas/ RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang)



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Publish Date
15 Apr 2021

Abstract

Introduction: High myopia correction with clear lens extraction, with or without IOL implantation, remains controversial and associated with a high risk of postoperative complications, especially retinal detachment. However, advanced technology development in the cataract surgery field had resulted in excellent surgical outcomes with a very low complication rate. In this article, we will present an outcome of clear lens phacoemulsification for high myopia correction in four eyes from two patients.Case presentation: Two women with high myopia undergone clear lens phacoemulsification with supracapsular tilt and tumble technique. IOL calculation using SRK-T formula. Both patients had 20/20 postoperative visual acuity in both eyes, which remains until one year postoperative. No retinal abnormalities found in both patients.Conclusion: Clear lens phacoemulsification for high myopia correction is an effective procedure and can prove excellent visual outcome for a long-term period. It can be considered as an alternative method for high myopia management.

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Education Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Journal Of The Indonesian Medical Association (JInMA) / Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia (MKI) adalah Jurnal yang berada di bawah naungan Pengurus Besar Ikatan Dokter Indonesia (PB IDI) dan sebagai Kanal InformasiIlmiah di Kalangan Dokter Umum dan Dokter Spesialis serta Profesi ...