Temporal corneal phacoemulsification combined with superior trabeculectomy: a controlled study.

Abstract

Combined surgery for cataract and glaucoma is associated with less long-term IOP reduction compared with trabeculectomy alone, despite identical trabeculectomy techniques in both groups. Nevertheless, combined surgery effectively lowers IOP and reduces the long-term requirement for antiglaucoma medications without additional complications. This technique is appropriate in selected patients with coexisting cataract and glaucoma.