Nuclear Grades based on Lens Opacities Classification System III associated with Phacoemulsification Parameters and Postoperative Central Corneal Thickness

Abstract Introduction NC p<0.001, r=0.790) and CDE (NO p<0.001, r=0.728; NC p<0.001, r=0.685). There was significant correlation between CCT change with postoperative VA (p=0.002, r=0.443) and CDE (p<0.001, r= 0.553). CCT change also correlate with nuclear opacity (p=0.012, r=0.367) and nuclear color (p=0.035, r=0.312). Conclusion : Nuclear grading of LOCS III related to the amount of time and energy used in phacoemulsification, and also CCT change after surgery as a qualitative measurement of corneal edema. Increasing postoperative CCT affected patient's visual acuity after cataract surgery.