Modified phacotrabeculectomy with Crozafon punch

We retrospectively evaluated the results of combined phacoemulsification and trabeculectomy by analyzing 22 consecutive operations. A "Crozafon punch" was used to perform the trabeculectomy through the sclerocorneal tunnel. The mean follow-up period was 6 months. Visual acuity of 0.5 or better was achieved in 18 eyes (82%). Intraocular pressure control was achieved in 18 eyes without medication, 4 eyes required a beta-blocking agent. The complication rate was low.