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7493244

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
1996-1-11
pubmed:abstractText
In an observational study 19 eyes with cataract and coexisting primary open angle glaucoma were scheduled to undergo combined procedure with ECCE-IOL and trabeculectomy. The aim of the present study was to investigate the results and the efficacy of combined surgery, when we extended the indication for surgery. Thus the surgical decision making was not based solely upon IOP readings, but also involved social/psychological factors. Median decrease in IOP (IOPpost-IOPpre) was significant through a 12-month observation period, p < 0.001. The number of medications dropped from 1.74 to 0.21, p < 0.01. Complication rate during operation and in the postoperative follow-up period was low. We conclude that it seems justified to extend the indication for combined surgery in cataract patients with coexisting open angle glaucoma in case of uncontrolled IOP, poor compliance, inability of sufficient medical care, or unacceptable medication. We recommend careful monitoring of the early postoperative IOP, even if hypotensive agents are given prophylactically.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
1395-3907
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
73
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
273-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-3-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1995
pubmed:articleTitle
Indications and efficacy of combined trabeculectomy and extracapsular cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation in cataract patients with coexisting open angle glaucoma.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Ophthalmology, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't