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Abstract #9011 Published in IGR 5-2
Evaluation of the dependence between the lens thickness and intraocular pressure after cataract extraction in patient with glaucoma
Katski W; Toczolowski J; Klonowski PKlinika Oczna 2003; 105: 46-48
PURPOSE: The main purpose of the study was the evaluation of the dependence between lens thickness in eyes with cataract and glaucoma and the intraocular pressure (IOP) after cataract extraction with posterior chamber lens implantation. MATERIAL AND METHODS: One hundred and thirty-eight eyes with cataract and glaucoma were examined. Patients were divided into three groups according to the type of glaucoma: open angle glaucoma; closed angle glaucoma; and glaucoma with pseudoexfoliation syndrome All patients received preoperative drugs to reduce intraocular hypertension. IOP was measured on the operation day and on the first and fifth days thereafter. Subsequent measurements were carried out at one, three, and nine months postoperatively. Lens thickness measurement was conducted with ultrasonography one day before operation. RESULTS: The dependence between lens thickness and IOP normalization (p < 0.005) was found on the basis of statistical research with Student's t test in the closed-angle glaucoma group with the greatest preoperative lens thickness. CONCLUSIONS: The statistically proven dependence between preoperative lens thickness and postoperative IOP reduction in patients with closed-angle glaucoma was found on the basis of conducted research. LA: Polish
Dr. W. Katski, II Kliniki Okulistyki Akademii Medycznej w Lublinie, Poland
Classification:
12.12.2 Extracapsular (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.12 Cataract extraction)
