[Triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of inflammation after cataract surgery].

AIM: To compare the use of single injection of triamcinolone acetonide and steroid drops in the treatment of inflammation after cataract surgery.

PATIENTS AND

METHODS

This retrospective study included 80 patients operated on by phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation. After the operation, patients were divided into two groups. Group A received dexamethasone-neomycin drops for four weeks, whereas group B received single application of triamcinolone acetonide into the subtenon space. Postoperative evaluation included the degree of inflammation, intraocular pressure and therapeutic response.

RESULTS

Triamcinolone acetonide appeared to be an as valuable therapy in minimizing inflammation after cataract surgery as steroid drops on days 7, 14 and 21 postoperatively, a significantly lower intraocular pressure was recorded in the group of patients administered a single injection of triamcinolone acetonide.

CONCLUSION

Single application of triamcinolone acetonide appeared to be as efficient as steroid drops in controlling postoperative inflammation after uncomplicated cataract surgery.