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Abstract #90493 Published in IGR 21-3

Outcomes of effective goniosynechialysis under an endoscopic view combined with phacoemulsification in residual angle-closure glaucoma with lens opacity: 6-month results

Tang W; Zhang Z; Zhang Y; Yin X; Li Q
International Ophthalmology 2020; 40: 3529-3538


PURPOSE: We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of effective goniosynechialysis (GSL) under an endoscopic view combined with phacoemulsification in residual angle-closure glaucoma with lens opacity. METHODS: This was a retrospective study. Patients with residual angle-closure glaucoma, lens opacity, and uncontrolled intraocular pressure (IOP) who were receiving anti-glaucoma medications were selected to undergo effective GSL under an endoscopic view combined with phacoemulsification. Follow-up examinations were conducted until 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS: Twenty-five eyes of 24 patients diagnosed with residual angle-closure glaucoma and lens opacity and peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS) at least ≥ 270° were included. Their mean age was 61.32 ± 6.11 years. Preoperatively, the mean (standard error) IOP was 29.69 (11.22) mmHg, and the median number of IOP-lowering medications used was 3.0. The decreases in the rates of IOP of the patients were 44.29%, 52.17%, 46.95%, 48.37%, and 47.29% at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 2.5 months, and 6 months after the surgery, respectively. At 6 months, the median number of IOP-lowering medications used decreased from 3 to 0 and the range of PAS compared to the baseline decreased from 312° to 107° (P < 0.001). We also found that 21/25 eyes achieved improved or stable visual acuity after surgery. Postoperative complications included transiently elevated IOP (12.0%), exudation (8.0%), and hyphema (4.0%). CONCLUSIONS: Phacoemulsification combined with effective GSL under an endoscopic view may reopen residual angle-closure glaucoma and reduce the number of IOP-lowering medications for up to 6 months. It is an effective and safe method for patients with residual angle-closure glaucoma and lens opacity.

Department of Ophthalmology, Wuxi NO.2 People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Zhongshan Road 68, Wuxi, 214002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.

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Classification:

12.14.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.14 Combined cataract extraction and glaucoma surgery)
9.4.4.2 Glaucomas associated with cataracts (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.4 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the lens)
12.9 Trabeculotomy, goniotomy (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)



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