title: [Clinical application of non-phacoemulsification cataract extraction with foldable intraocular lens implantation through a modified tunnel incision].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To compare with phacoemulsification, to evaluate the clinical outcomes and advantages of modified tunnel incision non-phacoemulsification and foldable intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.
  
  
  METHODS
  One hundred and eighteen eyes of 118 cataract patients were randomly divided into two groups: phacoemulsification and foldable IOL implantation group (58 eyes) as well as modified tunnel incision non-phacoemulsification and foldable IOL implantation group (60 eyes). Intraoperative complications and postoperative visual acuity were evaluated.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There was no significant difference in intraoperative complications and postoperative visual acuity between two groups. The cost of non-phacoemulsification was less than that of the phacoemulsification surgery. The Study curve is also short in non-phaco-emulsification surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Modified tunnel incision non-phacoemulsification and foldable intraocular lens (IOL) implantation surgery is suitable to be promoted in cataract treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Jieyang Pepole's Hospital, Jieyang 522000, China.
authors.forename: Zhongyu
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Xu
mesh_terms: D002386:Cataract / Q000628:therapy*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods