Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Christoph Kniestedt
Frauenklinikstrasse 24, 8091 Zurich
Switzerland
Research Article
Phaco-Trabeculectomy Equals Trabeculectomy in Lowering IOP-A 4 Years Follow-Up Study
Author(s): Josephine Wachtl, Marc Töteberg-Harms, Sonja Frimmel and Christoph KniestedtJosephine Wachtl, Marc Töteberg-Harms, Sonja Frimmel and Christoph Kniestedt
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the long-term efficacy and safety of combined phacotrabeculectomy (phaco-trab) and trabeculectomy (trab) alone.
Methods: Retrospective, non-randomized, interventional case series of phaco-trab and trab. Inclusion criteria were diagnosis of glaucoma for both plus vision impairing coexisting cataracts for phaco-trab. Primary outcome measures were change in intraocular pressure (IOP) and number of anti-glaucoma drugs (AGD) at 1 y and 4 ys after surgery, and postoperative interventions (i.e. laser suture lysis, 5-Fluorouracil injection, needling). Secondary outcome measures were visual acuity and complications. Success was defined based on the criteria from the tubeversus- trabeculectomy study.
Results: Mean age was 73.6 ± 8.7 years (28% males; 51% right eyes). Median pr.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000622