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AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of phacoemulsification with post erior chamber intraocular lens (PC-IOL) implantation in the management of angle-closure glaucoma. METHODS: Phacoemulsification and PC-IOL implantation was performed in 32 cases with primary angle-closure glaucoma. RESULTS: The postoperative follow-up was 6 to12 months. The visual acuity improved in all patients. The visual acuity ≥ 0.3 in 23 eyes (72%). Postoperative IOP was less than 21mmHg in 29 eyes without using any antiglauoma agents. CONCLUSION: Phacoemulsification with PC-IOL i mplantation is an effective treatment for primary angle-closure glaucoma patients. LA: Chinese
Dr. Q.-X. Zhu, Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Zhaoqing City, Zhaoqing 526060 Guangdong Province, China
9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas)
12.12.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.12 Cataract extraction)