Impact of surgical experience on early post-operative regional corneal thickness after phacoemulsification

Abstract

The development of phacoemulsification surgery has resulted in a trend towards improved visual acuity with optimal safety and minimum invasiveness.1,2 Patient expectations have increased in conjunction with this trend. Therefore, faster recovery of visual acuity after the phacoemulsification has become important.3 This quick visual recovery may be attributed to several factors, including minimal inflammatory process, accurate intraocular lens calculations in addition to corneal clarity, which depends on minimal endothelial damage/stress.4