Introduction

 “Phacoemulsification typically results in … marked reductions of IOP and medications for patients with …PACG, and using 1 to 2 medications before surgery… However, reports on its effects in eyes with advanced disease or poor IOP control before surgery are few, particularly for POAG and PXG” [1]. “Lens extraction may be combined with procedures such as goniosynechialysis, trabeculectomy or endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation… These procedures should be combined with phaco/IOL. APAC produces a substantial financial burden. Reduction of cost of medication is a useful approach for reducing the total cost of treatment. … Life expectancy and the patient’s overall health status should also be taken into account when considering different treatment opinions” [2].

References

1. Philip P Chen., et al. “The Effect of Phacoemulsification on Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma Patients: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology”. Ophthalmology7 (2015): 1294-1307.
2. Poemen P Chan., et al. “Acute primary angle closure-treatment strategies, evidences and economical considerations”. Eye1 (2019): 110-119.
3. RR Khandelwal., et al. “Surgical outcome of safe surgery system trabeculectomy combined with cataract extraction”. Eye3 (2015): 363-370.
4. Zong-Mei Zhang., et al. “Reduction of intraocular pressure and improvement of vision after cataract surgeries in angle closure glaucoma with concomitant cataract patients”. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine 9 (2015): 16557-16563.
5. Woo-Jin Kim., et al. “Effect of Preoperative Factor on Intraocular Pressure after Phacoemulsification in Primary Open-angle Glaucoma and Primary Angle-closure Glaucoma”. Korean Journal of Ophthalmology 4 (2019): 303-314.

Citation

Citation: Aliki Liaska. “The Effect on Intraocular Pressure of Phacoemulsification Alone Versus Phacoemulsification Combined with Trabeculectomy for Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma". Acta Scientific Paediatrics 3.10 (2020): 10-11.

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