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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2022 Aug;260(8):2591-2595.
doi: 10.1007/s00417-022-05630-9. Epub 2022 Mar 26.

Adjusted femtosecond laser capsulotomy distance in white cataracts to decrease incomplete capsulotomy: a randomized comparative cohort study

Zeli Chen  1 , Yan Wu  1   2 , Yang Sun  1 , Li Kong  1 , Maosheng Chen  1 , Zhen Liu  3   4
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Adjusted femtosecond laser capsulotomy distance in white cataracts to decrease incomplete capsulotomy: a randomized comparative cohort study

Zeli Chen et al. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2022 Aug.

Abstract

Background: To compare safety and effectiveness between standard position and adjusted distance pre- and post-anterior capsule of femtosecond laser capsulotomy in white cataracts surgery.

Methods: Selected white cataracts that underwent LenSx femtosecond laser capsulotomy were randomized into groups A (standard position, with 300 µm symmetrically pre- and post-anterior capsule), B (increased distance with 400 µm symmetrically pre- and post-anterior capsule), and C (unsymmetrical distances of 200 µm pre- and 400 µm post-anterior capsule, respectively). All these surgeries were performed by the same experienced surgeon. Complications, including incomplete capsulotomy and capsule tears, were recorded. In addition, femtosecond capsulotomy and phacoemulsification parameters, IOLs centrality and corrected distance visual acuity were assessed.

Results: A total of 113 eyes were included in this study. There were 8 (21.6%) incomplete capsulotomy and 1 anterior capsule tear in group A. Meanwhile, only 2 eyes (5.1%) had incomplete capsulotomy with none showing capsule tear in group B. In group C, only 1 eye (2.7%) had incomplete capsulotomy and no capsule tear occurred. Mean femtosecond laser capsulotomy time was longer in group B compared with groups A and C. Average cumulative dispersed energy, IOL centrality and corrected distance visual acuity were similar in all groups.

Conclusions: Appropriate adjustment on femtosecond laser capsulotomy distance by reducing pre-anterior capsule and increasing post-anterior distance, may decrease incomplete capsulotomy and be more effective in white cataracts surgery.

Trial registration: Clinical trial registration number: ChiCTR2100043863.

Keywords: Femtosecond laser; Cataracts; Adjusted capsulotomy distance.

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