Long-term follow-up of phacotrabeculectomy surgery in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The glaucomas often co-exist with cataract. We previously reported a large trial of anti-scarring treatment in combined phacotrabeculectomy surgery. Long-term outcomes in an African population are extremely rarely reported. We present here the outcomes in IOP, acuity, bleb morphology and patient perceptions at 3-5-years post surgery.

Methods

Tanzanian patients with glaucoma and visually significant cataract underwent combined phacotrabeculectomy surgery. In November 2015 an attempt was made to contact all participants in the study inviting them for a repeat examination. All who attended were given a detailed examination. A semi-structured interview in Swahili was administrated to determine patient experience and satisfaction with the surgery.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Murdoch I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6707322 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature