Title: A clinical study of the management for angle-closure glaucoma by phacoemulsification
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the clinic effects of phacoemulsification in early primary angleclosure glaucoma with cataract. Methods 48 cases ( 52 eyes ) with early primary angle-closure glaucoma and cataract were received phacoemulsification. The intraocular pressure ( IOP ), anterior chamber angle and visual acuity were examined before and after operation. All were followed up 6 to 28 months. Results The mean postoperative IOP ( 12.34±3.76 mmHg, 1 mmHg=0.133kpa ) was lower than the mean preoperative IOP ( 19.24±3.76 mmHg ). The closed anterior chamber angles were opened, the visual acuity improved significantly. Conclusions In cases of early primary angle-closure glaucoma with cataract, the anterior chamber angle became wider after phacoemulsification. The visual acuity improved and IOP can be controlled after the operation.
Key words:
Phacoemulsification; Glaucoma; Cataract
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-05-01
Language: en
Type: article
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