Dr. NAREN SHETTY

, Dr. AISHWARYA, Dr.P. ROHITHA NAYAK, Dr. LUCI KAWERI

Abstract

Purpose:To compare ease of visualization and surgeon comfort while performing phaco using NGENUITY®system vs standard operating microscope(SOM)Methods:Prospective,randomized study with active control group.Interimanalysis of 123 eyes,64 operated using SOM, 69 using NGENUITY®3D Visualization System by 5 surgeons.Included pts between 40-70,nuclear sclerosis grade 2 or more.Post surgery,Surgeon’s Comfort Score filled.Corneal edema,cells,flare compared.Results:Brightness and illumination of surgical field of SOM more compared to NGENUITY for 5 surgeons (p<0.0001).Comfort with brightness better with NGENUITY compared to SOM (p<0.05).Neck comfort better using NGENUITY.Ease of visualization of steps of surgery better using NGENUITY, but statistically insignificant.Corneal edema,cells comparable.Conclusion:NGENUITY works with lesser illumination providing comfort to surgeon.Ease of visualization better with more distance between surgeon and patient with NGENUITY,thus a better teaching tool