'Phaco-ECP': combined endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation and cataract surgery to augment medical control of glaucoma.

ABSTRACT: Does phaco-ECP reduce intraocular pressure? Is phaco-ECP safe? Retrospective case note review of all patients undergoing phaco-ECP between June 2008 and June 2009. All glaucoma subtypes were included. Single District General Hospital Ophthalmology Department within the UK. 58 participants case notes reviewed. Mean age 79.0 years (SD ±9.8). All patients received combined cataract surgery and endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation. Follow-up was 1 day, 1 week, 1, 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months for intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement. Number of medications, visual acuity and presence of complications were also assessed. Of the 58 cases performed, 56 case notes (97%) were available for analysis. Mean age 79.0 years (SD ±9.8). Mean pre-procedural IOP was 21.54 mm Hg (95% CI 19.86 to 23.22, n=56). Mean

SUBMITTER: Lindfield D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3367146 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature