Efficacy of Combined Phacoemulsification and Goniosynechialysis in Primary Angle Closure Disease With Different Degrees of Peripheral Anterior Synechiae

Précis:

Phacoemulsification and goniosynechialysis (Phaco-GSL) was equally effective in the treatment of primary angle-closure disease (PACD) with preoperative peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS) 180 degrees). Changes in intraocular pressure (IOP), the number of anti-glaucoma drugs, intraoperative mechanical separation of PAS and range of re-PAS during the last follow-up ≥12 months were analyzed.

Results:

At baseline, eyes in group B presented with higher IOP and more anti-glaucoma drugs usage (P=0.008 and 0.004). The PAS range, IOP, number of anti-glaucoma medication were reduced both in 2 groups at the final visit. The range of mechanical separation intraoperatively and re-PAS postoperatively were both larger in group B (P=0.002 and

Source: Journal of Glaucoma - June 29, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: New Glaucoma Insights: Original Studies Source Type: research