Research Article: Comparison of Long-Term Effects Following Phacoemulsification Combined with Goniosynechialysis and Trabeculectomy in Patients with Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma and Cataract
Abstract:
Goniosynechialysis (Phaco-GSL) is a logical therapeutic approach for patients with primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) and cataract. The aim of this study was to compare the long-term effectiveness and safety of Phaco-GSL and trabeculectomy (TRB) in the management of PACG with coexisting cataract.
Introduction:
Angle-closure glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in Asia [1, 2], characterized by structural damage to the anterior chamber (AC) angle and optic nerve and associated visual dysfunction [3, 4]. Primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) is characterized by the permanent closure of the AC angle, resulting from appositional or synechial adhesion of the peripheral iris to the trabecular meshwork (TM) [5,6,7]. The gradual increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) due to the closure of the AC angle can lead to…
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