Posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation by ophthalmology residents. A prospective study of cataract surgery.

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  • Author(s): Straatsma BR; Meyer KT; Bastek JV; Lightfoot DO
  • Source:
    Ophthalmology [Ophthalmology] 1983 Apr; Vol. 90 (4), pp. 327-35.
  • Publication Type:
    Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7802443 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0161-6420 (Print) Linking ISSN: 01616420 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ophthalmology Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2000- : New York : Elsevier
      Original Publication: Rochester, Minn., American Academy of Ophthalmology.
    • Subject Terms:
      Cataract Extraction*/methods ; Internship and Residency* ; Lenses, Intraocular*; Ophthalmology/*education; Aged ; California ; Clinical Competence ; Female ; General Surgery/education ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prospective Studies ; Visual Acuity
    • Abstract:
      The UCLA Cataract Surgery Study Group evaluated extracapsular cataract extraction with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation (ECCE-posterior chamber IOL) performed by eight senior ophthalmology residents with faculty supervision and five faculty ophthalmologists experienced in intraocular lens surgery. The first 18 consecutive ECCE-posterior chamber IOL operations performed by each resident and faculty surgeon after July 1, 1981, were analyzed. All 234 operations and follow-up conformed to a predetermined protocol. Resident surgery achieved 20/40 or better final visual acuity in 88% of eyes; faculty surgery achieved 20/40 or better in 89%. Excluding cases with macular degeneration or other pre-existing eye disease, resident surgery achieved 20/40 or better final visual acuity in 95% of eyes; faculty surgery achieved 20/40 or better in 96%. There was no statistically significant difference between the results of resident surgery and faculty surgery. With supervision, ophthalmology residents achieved results generally equivalent to results obtained by experienced ophthalmic surgeons.
    • Grant Information:
      EY 00331 United States EY NEI NIH HHS
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19830401 Date Completed: 19830920 Latest Revision: 20190726
    • Publication Date:
      20221213
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/s0161-6420(83)34551-6
    • Accession Number:
      6877767