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AIM: To investigate the surgical treatment and efficacy for the contralateral glaucoma of malignant glaucoma. METHODS: Nine cases of malignant glaucoma were studied, for the contralateral glaucoma, phacoemulsification with the implantation of posterior chamber foldable intraocular lens and trabeculectomy were performed. RESULTS: After combined surgery, all 9 eyes have normal intraocular pressure, deeper anterior chamber. No further damage on visual function and malignant glaucoma was found. CONCLUSION: Phacoemulsification with the implantation of posterior chamber foldable intraocular lens and trabeculectomy may be one of the treatments for malignant glaucoma. LA: Chinese
Z. Xia. Department of Ophthalmology, Taihe Hospital, Yunyang Medical College, Shiyan 442000 Hubei Province, China. hqx020304@sina.com
9.4.11.1 Ciliary block (malignant) glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.11 Glaucomas following intraocular surgery)