[Phacoemulsification combined with trabeculectomy from personal material]

The aim of the study was to establish the efficiency of phacoemulsification combined with trabeculectomy in patients with cataract and glaucoma.

102 patients (112 eyes) with cataract and glaucoma, who were operated between 1998 and 2001. The follow up time--from 6 month to 3 years. Intraocular pressure (IOP), drug therapy and visual acuity were analysed.

Mean intarocular pressure after phacotrabeculectomy dropped from 21.6 mmHg to 14.9 mmHg. The average number of medications dropped from 2.6 to 1.2. Visual acuity improvement was achieved in 93.7% of the eyes.

Phacoemulsification combined with trabeculectomy is safe and efficacious method of treatment of patients with coexisting cataract and glaucoma; shortens visual rehabilitation period and secures long-term postoperative IOP.