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Abstract #8054 Published in IGR 4-3
A clinical investigation on phacoemulsification after antiglaucomatous filtering surgery
Tian C; Sun H; Wu JChinese Ophthalmic Research 2002; 20: 347-348
OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of phacoemulsification on cataract after filtering surgery for glaucoma. METHODS: Phacoemulsification was performed on 97 eyes with cataract after filtering surgery and an intraocular lens (IOL) had been implanted. In order to avoid the primary filtering area, a temporal incision was chosen. Acuities, intraocular pressure (IOP) and complications after surgery were analyzed. RESULTS: Postoperative visual acuity was followed up for three months: > 1.0 in 25 eyes (26%), < 0.3 in nine eyes (9%); and 11 eyes (11%) had corneal edema. None had elevated IOP. The filtering blebs were not dented. CONCLUSIONS: Phacoemulsification after filtering surgery should avoid the primary filtering area, thereby improving visual acuity and controlling IOP. LA: Chinese
C. Tian, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Nanyang Health School, Nanyang 473058, China
Classification:
12.8.1 Without tube implant (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
12.12.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.12 Cataract extraction)
