J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1987 Dec;28(6):1279-1284.

A Clinical Observation of Combined Trabeculeetomy and Cataract Extraction

• Kang SU
• Joo CK
• Baek NH

Abstract

The authors performed combined trabeculectomy-cataract extraction on eyes of 8 patients with coexisting glaucoma and cataract. Posterior chamber lens implantation was performed in 2 of 9 eyes. The follow-up period ranged from 6 to 12 months. Visual acuity was improved in 8 eyes. The mean intraocular pressure was reduced by approximately 53%, from 28 mmHg preoperatively to 13 mmHg postoperatively. No medications were required in 6 of the 8 eyes, but 2 needed one medication for adequate control of intraocular pressure, postoperatively. No greater incidence of complications were evident with the combined procedure, from that expected with routine cataract extraction or trabeculectomy alone.

MeSH Terms

Cataract Extraction*
Cataract*
Follow-Up Studies
Glaucoma
Humans
Incidence
Intraocular Pressure
Trabeculectomy
Visual Acuity