PMID: 9160024May 1, 1997Paper

Removal of retained lens fragments after phacoemulsification reverses secondary glaucoma and restores visual acuity

Ophthalmology
Nancy F VilarP E Rubsamen

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of vitrectomy on secondary glaucoma and visual acuity outcomes in patients with retained lens fragments after phacoemulsification. A retrospective analysis of 126 patients who had vitrectomy for retained lens fragments after phacoemulsification during the 3-year period between January 1, 1993, and December 31, 1995. Glaucoma, defined as an intraocular pressure of greater than or equal to 30 mmHg, occurred in 42 (36.8%) of 114 patients before vitrectomy and in 4 patients (3.2%) of 126 after vitrectomy. There were no differences in the rates of persistent glaucoma regardless of the intervals between cataract surgery and the vitrectomy: less than or equal to 1 week, 2 patients (4.1%); greater than 1 week to less than or equal to 4 weeks, 1 patient (2.5%) and greater than 4 weeks, 1 patient (2.6%). The visual acuity was 20/40 or better in 13 patients (11.4%) before vitrectomy and in 75 patients (59.5%) after vitrectomy. The rates of visual acuity 20/40 or better also were similar for all intervals: less than or equal to 1 week, 29 patients (59.2%); greater than 1 week to less than or equal to 4 weeks, 22 patients (56.4%) and greater than 4 weeks, 24 patients (63.1%). Vitrectomy for...Continue Reading

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