Combined surgery for acute angle-closure glaucoma surgery

Objective To observe the efficacy of the phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation with trabeculectomy for acute angle-closure glaucoma with cataract.Methods 38 patients (50eyes) of acute angle-closure glaucoma with cataract had received phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation combined with trabeculectomy.The follow-up ranged from 6 to 12 months.Results Visual acuity was increased after operation.The postoperative best corrected visual acuity was ≤ 0.2 in 9 eyes (18.00％),＞ 0.2 in 41 eyes (82.00％).Postoperative intraocular pressure was controlled in normal range in 48 eyes (96.00％).Postoperative functional filtering bleb was obtained in 48 eyes (96.00％).No severe complication occurred.Conclusion The phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation combined with trabeculectomy is valuable for acute angle-closure glaucoma with cataract. Key words: Glaucoma, angle-closure, acute ;  Cataract;  Phacoemulsification;  Trabeculectomy; Lens, intraocular