CO₂ Laser-Assisted Sclerectomy Surgery Alone or Combined with Phacoemulsification in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Comparison of 1-Year Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To compare 1-year outcomes of CO₂ laser-assisted sclerectomy surgery (CLASS) alone or combined with phacoemulsification (CLASS + Phaco) in eyes with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).

Methods

This was a prospective, comparative, case series study. A total of 46 eyes with POAG underwent CLASS or CLASS + Phaco were followed up for 1 year. The primary outcomes included changes in intraocular pressure (IOP), medication and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA). The secondary outcomes were success rate, functional bleb, postoperative laser intervention and complications.

Results

CLASS alone resulted in a greater IOP reduction compared with CLASS + Phaco. BCVA improved remarkably in CLASS + Phaco group, but there was no difference in BCVA before and a

SUBMITTER: Chen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9437161 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature