Table 3.
Distribution according to postoperative Slit lamp Examination (SLE)
Findings | PEX Frequency | Control Frequency | Total Frequency |
---|---|---|---|
Clear pseudophakia |
32 |
72 |
104 |
SK |
22 |
22 |
44 |
Flare |
30 |
1 |
31 |
Corneal Edema |
12 |
3 |
15 |
Corneal burn |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Hyphaema |
0 |
1 |
1 |
inflammatory membrane |
4 |
0 |
4 |
Total |
100 |
100 |
200 |
Highly Significant |
Observations: Eyes with PEX had greater inflammatory reaction with 30% having flare, 12% having corneal edema compared to 1% and 3% of the control group respectively. Result was statistically significant.