Department of Ophthalmology, Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Research Article
Outcomes of Phacoemulsification as a Treatment Modality in Patients of Acute Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma with Co-Existing Cataract
Author(s): Anjali Sharma, Hemlata Yadav, Samreen Ayubi* and Poulomi Ghosh
Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, is often characterized by progressive optic nerve damage due to elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP). Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma (PACG) results from structural anomalies that cause the iris to obstruct the trabecular meshwork, hindering aqueous humor drainage. Acute PACG attacks are typically managed with pressure-lowering medications followed by surgical interventions such as peripheral iridectomy or iridotomy. Recent studies have suggested that primary phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens (IOL) implantation may not only resolve acute PACG attacks but also provide long-term IOP control. This prospective, non-comparative, observational study aimed to evaluate the effects of primary phacoemulsification and IOL implantation in patients with acute PACG and coexisting cataract. A total of 30 patients aged 50–80 years .. View More»
