A new technique for combined cataract/glaucoma procedures in patients on chronic miotics.
We describe a combined cataract/glaucoma procedure for patients on chronic miotics that includes small-incision phacoemulsification to provide increased predictability of visual outcome and early visual rehabilitation, and an inferior pupilloplasty to facilitate intraoperative visualization. To date, 42 procedures have been performed with excellent results. Complications, although minimal, have included iridolenticular/iridocapsular adhesions, diplopia, rupture of 10-0 polypropylene sutures, peripheral anterior synechia, hyphema, and fibrinoid aqueous.
Whitsett
J C
JC
Connor Glaucoma Center, University of Texas, Houston.
Stewart
R H
RH
D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008916:Miotics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011680:Pupil / Q000187:drug effects; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D014130:Trabeculectomy / Q000379:methods
D008916:Miotics; D011126:Polypropylenes