Temporal corneal phacoemulsification combined with separate-incision superior trabeculectomy.
We describe our present method of combined cataract surgery and trabeculectomy, which involves temporal clear corneal phacoemulsification with foldable intraocular lens implant combined with a separate-incision superior limbus-based trabeculectomy. The potential advantages over combined surgery through a single incision include reduced manipulation of conjunctival and scleral flaps, improved visibility for phacoemulsification, and a slightly shorter tunnel.
Weitzman
M
M
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn., USA.
Caprioli
J
J
D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014130:Trabeculectomy / Q000379:methods*