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3.Effect of Phacoemulsification on Intraocular Pressure in Patients with Co-Existing Senile Cataract and Primary Glaucomas

Muhammad Khalid1, Arif Rabani1, Attaullah Shah Bukhari2, Darikta Dargahi Shaikh3, Rajesh Rathi4 and Mushtaque Ali Chandio1

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the average variation of intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients with cataract after effect of phacoemulsification surgery.

Study Design:  A quasi-experimental study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Ophthalmology Department of Peoples University of Medical Sciences for Women Shaheed Benazir Abad Sindh Pakistan from June to December 2019.

Materials and Methods: Researchers examined the effects of phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implants on glaucomatous eyes of patients ages 30 to 80 years. The patient's visual acuity, intraocular pressure, slit lamp examination, fundoscopy, visual fields, information regarding topical medications, and pertinent medical history were all documented no more than five days before the cataract surgery was to take place. One day before surgery, one month after surgery, and three months after surgery, intraocular pressure was measured using a Goldman's applanation tonometer. SPSS 20 was used for data analysis.

Results: A total of 60 patients were included. We found that males to female’s ratio was almost similar, males accounted for 29 (48.33%) of the 60 cases, while females accounted for 31 (51.66%). The mean age of the patients was 51.23iyears. As of one month after surgery, the IOP was 19.44±0.80 (Table-2) and at three months it was 18.01±1.07. There was statistically significant difference of mean change values of intraocular pressure (IOP) after 3 months (p=0.0001).

Conclusion: Patients with glaucoma who underwent uncomplicated phacoemulsification surgery with an IOL placed in the capsular bag saw a considerable decrease in their intraocular pressure (IOP).

Key Words: Glaucoma, Phacoemulsification, Intraocular pressure

Citation of article: Khalid M, Rabani A, Bukhari AS, Shaikh DD, Rathi R, Chandio MA. Effect of Phacoemulsification on Intraocular Pressure in Patients with Co-Existing Senile Cataract and Primary Glaucomas. Med Forum 2022;33(4):11-13.