Outcome of phacoemulsification in patients with open-angle glaucoma after selective laser trabeculoplasty.

Abstract

PurposeTo investigate the outcome of phacoemulsification in selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)-treated eyes.MethodsThis retrospective study included patients who had open angle glaucoma (OAG) with previous SLT who underwent phacoemulsification. We evaluated intraocular pressure (IOP), length of glaucoma control without treatment, and antiglaucoma medication or surgery. SLT-treated eyes that did not receive phacoemulsification were retrospectively chosen as a control. We investigated factors related to outcome of phacoemulsification by multivariate analysis.Results42 eyes with previous SLT that underwent phacoemulsification and 40 controls were retrospectively evaluated. Phacoemulsification was performed 52 ± 15 months after SLT. After a mean follow-up of 74 ± 21 months, mean IOP was significantly decreased in the phaco group by 2.2 ± 2.7 mmHg (p ConclusionPrior SLT didn't negatively influence phacoemulsification in patients with OAG. Phacoemulsification lowered IOP effectively and safely in OAG patients who were treated with SLT.