Changes in aqueous oxidative stress, prostaglandins, and cytokines: Comparisons of low-energy femtosecond laser–assisted cataract surgery versus conventional phacoemulsification

Abstract

Compared with conventional phacoemulsification, the femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery performed with the Femto LDV Z8 laser platform induced a significantly higher PGE₂ level. The MDA and postoperative aqueous flare level were insignificantly higher. The preoperative NSAID reduced the PGE₂ surge and occurrence of intraoperative miosis. The oxidative stress induced during phacoemulsification was strongly correlated with phacoemulsification time.