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Abstract #8730 Published in IGR 5-1
Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation in glaucomatous eyes after filtering surgery
Li Y; Lou DChinese Ophthalmic Research 2003; 21: 73-74
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect and complications of phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation in eyes undergoing antiglaucoma filtering surgery. METHODS: Phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation was performed on 39 eyes with a pre-existing filtration bleb. Operative incision was performed at the temporal clear cornea. RESULTS: The postoperative visual acuity improved to different degrees in 37 eyes (64.10%) in the first month. Postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) (16.92 ± 5.99 mmHg for one day, 15.01 ± 3.88 mmHg for one week and 14. 06 ± 3.54 mmHg for three months) increased compared to preoperative values (14.69 ± 5.14 mmHg) on the first day (p < 0.01). Complications included posterior capsule breakage in one eye and posterior capsule opacification in two eyes. CONCLUSIONS: Phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intracular lens implantation using temporal clear cornea incision is safe and effective for glaucomatous eyes after filtering surgery.LA: Chinese
Dr. Y. Li, Zheyi Eye Center, First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China. Liyumin77@hotmail.com
Classification:
12.12.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.12 Cataract extraction)
