Comparison of Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Prednisolone versus Nepafenac 0.5 after Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation

Objective: To compare the anti-inflammatory effects and safety profiles of prednisolone acetate 1% and nepafenac 0.5% in patients undergoing phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation (IOL). Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Sindh Institute of Ophthalmol...

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Main Authors: Adnan Abdul Majeed, Fariha Sher Wali, Waqas Ali, Mohsin Iqbal, Asra Talpur, Sajjad Ali Surhio
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Published: Dow University of Health Sciences 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://jduhs.jduhs.duhs.edu.pk/index.php/jduhs/article/view/2323
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author Adnan Abdul Majeed
Fariha Sher Wali
Waqas Ali
Mohsin Iqbal
Asra Talpur
Sajjad Ali Surhio
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Fariha Sher Wali
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description Objective: To compare the anti-inflammatory effects and safety profiles of prednisolone acetate 1% and nepafenac 0.5% in patients undergoing phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation (IOL). Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Hyderabad, Pakistan from December 2023 to July 2024. The study included patients underwent uneventful phacoemulsification with IOL implantation. Post-operative outcomes were assessed at a single follow-up conducted at 4 weeks. Primary efficacy endpoint was improvement in best-corrected visual acuity, measured as the reduction in Logarithmic Minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) values from baseline to follow-up. Clinically significant improvement was defined as a reduction of ≥0.2 logMAR units. Secondary outcomes included anterior chamber inflammation, graded using Standardization of Uveitis Nomenclature criteria, and incidence of adverse events. Results: Of total 324 patients, mean age was 64.77 ±9.27 years. Mean logMAR change from baseline to follow-up was 0.28 ±0.11 units in the Prednisolone group and 0.30 ±0.11 units in the Nepafenac group, with statistically significant difference (p-value 0.050). The findings of clinical improvement, showed that 121 (48.8%) patients achieved clinical improvement in the Prednisolone group and 127 (51.2%) in the Nepafenac group. The distribution of inflammation grades (0, 1+, 2+, 3+), was similar between the Prednisolone and Nepafenac groups. A total of 76 (23.4%) adverse events were reported, with 40 (52.6%) occurring in the Prednisolone group and 36 (47.4%) in the Nepafenac group. Conclusion: Both prednisolone acetate and nepafenac are effective and safe in managing post-operative inflammation and improving visual outcomes following phacoemulsification.
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spelling doaj-art-dc79ecd531b447b2b57629fb3b82fa9b2025-08-20T01:58:11ZengDow University of Health SciencesJournal of the Dow University of Health Sciences1995-21982410-21802024-12-01183Comparison of Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Prednisolone versus Nepafenac 0.5 after Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens ImplantationAdnan Abdul Majeed0Fariha Sher Wali1Waqas Ali2Mohsin Iqbal3Asra Talpur4Sajjad Ali Surhio5Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (SIOVS). Journalist Society, Hyderabad, Sindh Pakistan.Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (SIOVS). Journalist Society, Hyderabad, Sindh Pakistan.Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (SIOVS). Journalist Society, Hyderabad, Sindh Pakistan.Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (SIOVS). Journalist Society, Hyderabad, Sindh Pakistan.Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (SIOVS). Journalist Society, Hyderabad, Sindh Pakistan.Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (SIOVS). Journalist Society, Hyderabad, Sindh Pakistan. Objective: To compare the anti-inflammatory effects and safety profiles of prednisolone acetate 1% and nepafenac 0.5% in patients undergoing phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation (IOL). Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Hyderabad, Pakistan from December 2023 to July 2024. The study included patients underwent uneventful phacoemulsification with IOL implantation. Post-operative outcomes were assessed at a single follow-up conducted at 4 weeks. Primary efficacy endpoint was improvement in best-corrected visual acuity, measured as the reduction in Logarithmic Minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) values from baseline to follow-up. Clinically significant improvement was defined as a reduction of ≥0.2 logMAR units. Secondary outcomes included anterior chamber inflammation, graded using Standardization of Uveitis Nomenclature criteria, and incidence of adverse events. Results: Of total 324 patients, mean age was 64.77 ±9.27 years. Mean logMAR change from baseline to follow-up was 0.28 ±0.11 units in the Prednisolone group and 0.30 ±0.11 units in the Nepafenac group, with statistically significant difference (p-value 0.050). The findings of clinical improvement, showed that 121 (48.8%) patients achieved clinical improvement in the Prednisolone group and 127 (51.2%) in the Nepafenac group. The distribution of inflammation grades (0, 1+, 2+, 3+), was similar between the Prednisolone and Nepafenac groups. A total of 76 (23.4%) adverse events were reported, with 40 (52.6%) occurring in the Prednisolone group and 36 (47.4%) in the Nepafenac group. Conclusion: Both prednisolone acetate and nepafenac are effective and safe in managing post-operative inflammation and improving visual outcomes following phacoemulsification. https://jduhs.jduhs.duhs.edu.pk/index.php/jduhs/article/view/2323Anti-Inflammatory Agents Best-Corrected Visual AcuityNon-SteroidalPhacoemulsificationPostoperative ComplicationsPrednisolone Acetate
spellingShingle Adnan Abdul Majeed
Fariha Sher Wali
Waqas Ali
Mohsin Iqbal
Asra Talpur
Sajjad Ali Surhio
Comparison of Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Prednisolone versus Nepafenac 0.5 after Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation
Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Best-Corrected Visual Acuity
Non-Steroidal
Phacoemulsification
Postoperative Complications
Prednisolone Acetate
title Comparison of Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Prednisolone versus Nepafenac 0.5 after Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation
title_full Comparison of Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Prednisolone versus Nepafenac 0.5 after Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation
title_fullStr Comparison of Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Prednisolone versus Nepafenac 0.5 after Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation
title_full_unstemmed Comparison of Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Prednisolone versus Nepafenac 0.5 after Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation
title_short Comparison of Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Prednisolone versus Nepafenac 0.5 after Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation
title_sort comparison of anti inflammatory effects of prednisolone versus nepafenac 0 5 after phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation
topic Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Best-Corrected Visual Acuity
Non-Steroidal
Phacoemulsification
Postoperative Complications
Prednisolone Acetate
url https://jduhs.jduhs.duhs.edu.pk/index.php/jduhs/article/view/2323
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