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Abstract #9014 Published in IGR 5-2
Phacoemulsification combined with trabeculectomy for treatment of glaucoma and cataract
Hua P; Cen JChinese Ophthalmic Research 2003; 21: 314-315
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation combined with trabeculectomy (triple procedure) in patients with glaucoma and cataract. METHODS: Triple procedure was performed by means of scleral tunnel flap in 82 eyes of 76 patients. The follow-up period was three to 12 months. RESULTS: The range of postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) was 9.2-22.5 mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 Kpa), 67 eyes (74.4%) were ≤ 16 mmHg; 45 eyes (54.9 %) had a best corrected visual acuity of ≥ 0.5. Functional filtering blebs were found in 53 eyes 64.6%). CONCLUSION: The triple procedure is effective for improving the visual acuity and reducing IOP in patients with glaucoma and cataract. LA: Chinese
Dr. P. Hua, Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200092, China. huapy@online.sh.cn
Classification:
12.14.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.14 Combined cataract extraction and glaucoma surgery)
