Phacoemulsification and modified trabeculectomy for managing combined cataracts and glaucoma.
Seven eyes in four patients who had combined cataract extraction, intraocular lens implantation, and glaucoma filtering surgery were examined retrospectively. A phacoemulsification technique was used with trabeculectomy performed under a modified limbal flap. All patients achieved a final visual acuity of 20/40 or better and intraocular pressure of less than 20 mm Hg without medication. The techniques are described and the management of combined cataracts and glaucoma is discussed.
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D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014130:Trabeculectomy / Q000379:methods*; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014794:Visual Fields