Serum Sodium and Potassium Levels in Senile Cataract Patients and Age Matched Normal Individuals

Material and Methods: The study was designed as cross sectional observational study. 200 senile cataract patients scheduled for cataract surgery in the Department of Ophthalmology and 200 individuals of the same age group without cataract were selected. Mean serum sodium and potassium levels in the senile cataract group were calculated and compared with the control group. Serum sodium and potassium levels were measured by flame photometry technique. Statistical software SPSS-16 was used and means were compared between two groups by t-test. Since the study was a non interventional one, clearance was given by the department and study abides by the guidelines laid in the declaration of Helsinksi.