Primary phacoemulsification for uncontrolled angle-closure glaucoma.

PURPOSE: To report the results of primary phacoemulsification to treat uncontrolled angle-closure glaucoma.

SETTING

Private practice and teaching hospital department.

METHODS

This retrospective interventional case series assessed 3 patients having phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation for uncontrolled intraocular pressure (IOP) after acute primary angle-closure glaucoma.

RESULTS

Intraocular pressure control was achieved in all patients postoperatively.

CONCLUSIONS

Primary phacoemulsification with the option of future trabeculectomy should be considered in selected patients with persistent appositional angle closure and uncontrolled IOP after angle-closure glaucoma.