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Intraocular surgery in advanced glaucoma.

E J O'Connell, A G Karseras

    The British Journal of Ophthalmology
    |February 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Intraocular surgery for advanced glaucoma rarely causes macular fixation loss. However, postoperative maculopathy increased, particularly with drainage operations, though cataract extraction improved vision in most cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Glaucoma Research
    • Surgical Outcomes

    Background:

    • Advanced glaucoma poses challenges for intraocular surgery.
    • Macular function preservation is critical post-surgery.
    • Postoperative complications like maculopathy require careful evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the incidence of macular fixation loss after intraocular surgery in advanced glaucoma patients.
    • To identify risk factors and specific procedures associated with visual field deficits.
    • To evaluate visual acuity outcomes following cataract extraction in this patient group.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 69 intraocular procedures (46 glaucoma drainage operations, 13 cataract extractions).
    • Exclusion of other causes of visual field loss (refractive error, lens opacity, suppression).

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  • Comparison of complication rates between different surgical techniques (Trabeculectomy vs. Scheie procedure).

    • Main Results:

    • Two patients (2.9%) lost central visual field subserving macular fixation possibly due to surgery.
    • Increased incidence of postoperative maculopathy: 3/46 drainage operations and 4/13 cataract extractions.
    • 30% of drainage procedures caused lenticular visual acuity deterioration; Trabeculectomy showed fewer complications than Scheie procedure at 6 months.
    • 77% of patients with advanced glaucoma and cataract achieved satisfactory visual improvement after cataract extraction.

    Conclusions:

    • While rare, loss of macular fixation can occur after intraocular surgery in advanced glaucoma.
    • Postoperative maculopathy is a notable complication, especially with glaucoma drainage procedures.
    • Cataract extraction offers significant visual improvement for patients with coexisting glaucoma and cataract.