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To evaluate central macular thickness changes after uncomplicated phacoemulsification in type II diabetic patients with and without diabetic retinopathy.

April 22, 2026Tanta Medical JournalOpen Access

Assessment of macular changes using optical coherence tomography in diabetic patients with and without diabetic retinopathy after phacoemulsification

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NENehal A.M. ElgendyMansoura University YSYasser R. SeragTanta University MEMostafa A.E.A. EleninTanta University

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This prospective study assesses central macular thickness changes post-cataract surgery in diabetic patients, suggesting OCT's role in monitoring complications.

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To evaluate central macular thickness changes after uncomplicated phacoemulsification in type II diabetic patients with and without diabetic retinopathy.
Conducted a prospective interventional study on 60 diabetic eyes, divided into two groups based on diabetic retinopathy status.
Measured central macular thickness preoperatively and at 1 and 3 months postoperatively using OCT.
Analyzed data using repeated measures analysis, Mann–Whitney and t-tests.
Both groups showed significant increases in central macular thickness at 1 month postoperatively.
Partial regression of thickness occurred by 3 months, with no significant differences between groups.
The study highlights the transient nature of macular thickening after cataract surgery in diabetic eyes.

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Elgendy et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e865476e0dea528dde9c28 https://doi.org/10.4103/tmj.tmj_60_25

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This prospective study assesses central macular thickness changes post-cataract surgery in diabetic patients, suggesting OCT's role in monitoring complications.

Assessment of macular changes using optical coherence tomography in diabetic patients with and without diabetic retinopathy after phacoemulsification

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Assessment of macular changes using optical coherence tomography in diabetic patients with and without diabetic retinopathy after phacoemulsification

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