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Microincision bimanual phacotrabeculectomy in eyes with coexisting glaucoma and cataract.

Tham CC, Li FC, Leung DY, Kwong YY, Yick DW, Lam DS

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China. clem-tham@hkstar.com

PURPOSE: To report the technique and surgical outcomes of microincision bimanual phacotrabeculectomy in eyes with glaucoma and coexisting cataract. SETTING: Glaucoma Service, Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China METHODS: Microincision bimanual phacoemulsification with a sleeveless phaco needle and irrigating chopper was performed in combination with trabeculectomy. Phacoemulsification was performed through 2 small clear corneal wounds, sparing the trabeculectomy site from trauma. The intraocular lens (IOL) was then implanted through the trabeculectomy site, so no corneal wound larger than 1.5 mm was required for IOL implantation. RESULTS: The first 10 consecutive eyes of 10 patients who had combined phacotrabeculectomy by a microincision bimanual technique had significantly reduced intraocular pressure. There was a 10.5% reduction in the mean corneal endothelial cell count. There were no other complications up to 6 months after surgery. CONCLUSION: Microincision bimanual phacotrabeculectomy appeared to be an effective and safe option in patients with glaucoma and coexisting cataract.

Published 3 November 2006 in J Cataract Refract Surg, 32(11): 1917-20.
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