BACKGROUND According to the high prevalence of myopia in Taiwan, we analyze the adopted cataract extractions, identify predicting factors for postoperative vision, and to assess the incidence of retinal complications after Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy in high myopic eyes. METHODS One hundred and twenty-five eyes, which the axial lengths were longer than 26 mm, following cataract extraction were ...

The many risks and considerations involved when performing an extraction can present a particular challenge to the dental professional, especially regarding management of bleeding. Many factors can increase the potential difficulty of an extraction, including difficult root morphology and some inflammatory disorders, but with a thorough medical history, a complete pre-operative examination, and...

Complications involving cheek teeth extractions are prevalent. More than half of all cheek teeth extraction cases have a potential for complication. Complications may involve surrounding bone, sinus, soft tissue (peridontium, vascular, nerves, etc), and teeth. The extraction process should never be viewed as a simple one-stop procedure. In contrast, an extraction should be a process that involv...

In Brief Purpose: To study practice patterns in European cataract surgery over a 10-year period. Setting: clinics affiliated to the Registry of Quality Outcomes for Cataract and Refractive Surgery (EUREQUO). Design: cohort study. Methods: The EUREQUO contains preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative parameters reported by surgeons many clinics. All data registry are anonymized. Preoperative ...

A retrospective series of 117 highly myopic eyes with extracapsular cataract extractions and posterior chamber lens implants is presented. The results are analysed with reference to the current understanding of the complications anticipated. Of particular note is the use of low-powered posteriorly vaulted posterior chamber implants, with and without primary posterior capsulotomy. The results sh...

Cataract extraction was performed on 734 patients. These were followed up postoperatively for up to 1 year. In 448 cases the extraction was performed in both eyes during 1 operating session (896 eyes) and in 1 eye in 286 cases, a total of 1182 cataract extractions. Preoperatively more than 75% of the eyes in both groups had perception of light only. Postoperatively more than 85% of eyes in both...

AIMS To determine if prospective monitoring influences cataract surgical outcomes in east Africa. METHODS A prospective observational study of all routine extracapsular cataract extractions with posterior chamber lens implants carried out at Kikuyu Eye Unit, Kenya, between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 1999. RESULTS Out of 1845 eligible eyes 1800 were included in the study. Two months' fol...

Ten cataract extractions were performed on eight patients for whom warfarin was not discontinued prior to surgery. Three were complicated by hyphaema. No retrobulbar haemorrhages occurred in the four cases given a local anaesthetic. Cataract surgery can be performed successfully without discontinuing warfarin.