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[Phacoemulsification in patients with cataract and overfiltering bleb after antiglaucoma surgery]
1Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510060, China.
Purpose:
To evaluate the effect of phacoemulsification in patients with cataract, overfiltering bleb, and low-tension after antiglaucoma surgery.
Methods:
Phacoemulsification and implantation of a foldable intraocular len was performed in six patients(7 eyes) with overfiltering bleb, low-tension, and cataract. The complications, blebs, intraocular pressures(IOP), and visual acuity were observed postoperatively.
Results:
No severe complication was found. The overfiltering blebs constricted and their walls became thicker three months after the operation. The visual acuity and IOP were improved (P < 0.05).
Conclusion:
Phacoemulsification may be another way to treat the patients with cataract and overfiltering bleb, low-tension after antiglaucoma surgery.