FP18

Study To Compare Development Of Macular Edema in Diabetic and NonDiabetics After Cataract Surgery

Study design:
Cross-sectional observational study.

Purpose:
To compare the incidence of macular edema after uncomplicated cataract surgery in diabetic and non-diabetic patients using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).

Methods:
A total of 30 pseudophakic patients (15 diabetics and 15 non-diabetics) aged above 50 years, presenting to the Department of Ophthalmology, MGMMC & MY Hospital Indore, were enrolled. All patients underwent comprehensive ophthalmic evaluation and OCT imaging pre cataract surgery and 6 weeks post cataract surgery.

Results:
Postoperative macular edema was significantly more prevalent in diabetic patients compared to non-diabetics. OCT showed increased central macular thickness in diabetics, with positive correlation to higher HbA1C levels 

Conclusion:
 Routine OCT screening in postoperative care can assist in early detection and management to improve visual outcomes.