Clinical observation of phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation combined with goniosychialysis for treatment of angle-closure glaucoma

Objective To observe the clinical effects ofphacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation combined with goniosychialysis for treatment of angle-closure glaucoma.Methods From June 2006 to June 2009,35 cases (38 eyes) of primary angle-closure glaucoma with cataract were performed phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation combined with goniosychialysis.The changes of vision,intraocular tension,anterior chamber depth,anterior chamber angle and visual field before and after operation were observed,while the postoperative complications were analyzed.The period of follow-up was six months to three years.Results The intraocular tension of 38 eyes remarkably decreased and the anterior chamber depth obviously increased,compared with that before surgery.The anterior chamber angles of 30 eyes (79%)were completely open and the optimal corrected vision of 36 eyes (94%) improved in different degrees.Conclusions Phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation combined with goniosychialysis is a safe and effective surgery for treatment of angle-closure glaucoma,which can effectively decrease intraocular tension,deepen anterior chamber,open anterior chamber angle and improve vision. Key words: Phacoemulsification; Intraocular lens implantation; Goniosychialysis; Primary angle-closure glaucoma