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Extracapsular cataract extraction using a temporal limbal approach after filtering operations.

S R Antonios1, C E Traverso, K F Tomey

  • 1King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|May 1, 1988
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Extracapsular cataract extraction after filtering surgery showed no significant intraocular pressure changes. However, some patients needed more glaucoma medications post-surgery, but none required further surgical intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Filtering surgery is performed to manage glaucoma.
  • Cataract extraction is a common procedure to restore vision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of extracapsular cataract extraction in patients who previously underwent filtering surgery for glaucoma.
  • To assess changes in intraocular pressure and medication requirements post-cataract surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 29 patients.
  • Extracapsular cataract extraction with temporal limbal approach.
  • Analysis of preoperative and postoperative intraocular pressures and glaucoma medication use.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant difference in intraocular pressure (IOP) was observed.

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  • A trend towards increased use of antiglaucoma medications postoperatively.
  • No patients required additional surgery for IOP control.

    • Conclusions:

    • Extracapsular cataract extraction is a viable option for patients with prior filtering surgery.
    • Careful monitoring of IOP and medication needs is essential post-procedure.
    • Further surgery for IOP control was not necessitated in this cohort.