IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-11-13176 Original Research Paper PATTERN OF POSTERIOR CAPSULAR OPACIFICATION – A STUDY DONE AT GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, JAMMU, J&K, NORTH INDIA. Manhas Dr. Rameshwar S Manhas Dr. November 2017 6 11 01 02 ABSTRACT

   Background: Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is the post–operative complication which occurs after                                    cataract surgery, causes significant deterioration of visual acuity & its incidence is about 18%–50%.

 

Aims: The present study was conducted to see pattern of posterior capsular opacification.

 

Materials & Methods: The present prospective observational study involved 100 patients who developed posterior capsular opacification after extracapsular cataract extraction. PCO was diagnosed by using slit lamp bio–microscopy & direct ophthalmoscopy with dilated pupil.

 

Results: The maximum number of PCO cases were in the age group of 61–70 years i.e 57%, males were 53%, Capsular fibrous variety was seen in 83%. About grading 55% patients had Grade 1+ PCO followed by Grade 2+ which was 35%.

 

Conclusion: PCO is mostly seen in the age group of 61–70 years with males preponderance having fibrous variety commonest & varying grades of PCO required laser capsulotomy.