The evaluation of the usefulness of phacotrabeculectomy as the only surgery for glaucoma and cataract patients
Romaniuk, W.; Kozioł, H.; Błońska-Fajfrowska, B.; Fronczek, M.; Zabierzewska-Perenc, B.; Dorecka, M.
Klinika Oczna 101(5): 329-331
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2157 PMID: 10714068 Document Number: 508336
To evaluate IOP changes after phacotrabeculectomy. 24 glaucoma patients (27 eyes) with coexistence of cataract. Age: 56-79 years. Mean IOP level before surgery: 23.2 +/- 2.4 mm Hg. In all cases phacotrabeculectomy was performed. Follow-up ranged from 3 to 12 months. IOP decrease after surgery was achieved: mean decrease 7.1 +/- 2.3 mm Hg after 3 months and 5.5 +/- 2.4 mm Hg, and 4.1 +/- 2.1 mm Hg after 6 and 12 months, respectively. Phacotrabeculectomy combines all advantages of phacoemulsification and creates perspective for IOP normalization.