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Abstract #21629 Published in IGR 10-3
Effects of the treatment of cataract phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation for primary angle-closure glaucoma
Zhang J-QInternational Journal of Ophthalmology 2008; 8: 1462-1463
AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment of cataract phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation for preclinical primary angle-closure glaucoma. METHODS: Thirty-eight cases (38 eyes) with preclinical primary angle-closure glaucoma and cataract were received the treatment of phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation since June, 2006 to December, 2007. Depth of anterior chamber, angle of anterior chamber, dark room and prone provocative tests, intraocular pressures and visual acuity were observed and compared before and after operation. RESULTS: The depth of anterior chamber was < 1/4CT before operation and widened after operation in all eyes. The anterior chamber angle was widened on goniscope in static state and dark room and prone provocative tests were negative postoperatively in all eyes. There was no significant difference of intraocuiar pressures before and after operative. All cases acquired increased visual acuity. CONCLUSION: Cataract phacoemulsification combined with intraocular lens implantation appears to be an effective method for preclinical primary angle-closure glaucoma. LA: Chinese
Dr. J.-Q. Zhang, Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital for Hui Nationalities, Beijing 100054, China. zhjq1506@sina.com
Classification:
9.3.4 Primary angle closure suspect (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)
12.12.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.12 Cataract extraction)