MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE LENS NUCLEUS.

438 eyes of 365 patients undergoing Extra-Capsular Catarct Extraction were included in this study. Preoperatively the age of the patients, colour of the nucleus and grading on the Wilmer System were recorded. Postoperatively the diameter, width and hardness of the nucleus were recorded. Statistical analysis revealed a strong correlation between the age, depth of colour and grading on the Wilmer system and the size and hardness of the nucleus. The size and hardness of the nucleus can be predicted preoperatively by proper assessment of the age, colour, and grading on the Wilmer System. This would help the Surgeon in evolving a proper surgical plan for each patient and thus bringing down the complication rate and difficulties faced during the surgery especially during Phacoemulsification surgeries.