Phacoemulsification with intraocular posterior chamber lens implantation in the eyes with previous trabeculectomy
- Author:
Vu Thi Thai
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Phacoemulsification, lens, eye, trabeculectomy
- MeSH:
Phacoemulsification;
Trabeculectomy
- From:Journal of Vietnamese Medicine
2005;0(2):48-54
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
A prospective study was conducted on 56 patients (56 yes) who underwent trabeculectomy to treat glaucoma and had blurred vision due to cataract. Most patients were 70-80 years old (60.7%). Patients with closed-angle glaucoma were 80.4%. Majority of eyes (42 eyes, 74.8%) had bad visual acuity (<1/10). Postoperatively, 23 eyes (41%) achieved visual acuity from 3/10 to 7/10. Between 1 and 6 months postoperative, visual acuity improved significantly and quite stable during follow-up period with 30 eyes (53.5 %) achieved acuity of 5/10 or better. One month after operation, there were 30 eyes (54.2%) with intraocular pressure<18mmHg and 26 eyes (45.8%) with previous inflammation discharged membrane, disengage or cutting the pupil edge, all are mechanic effects which affect to cornea endothelium and iris
