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Comparison of ExPress Mini-Device Implantation Alone or Combined with Phacoemulsification for the Treatment of Open-Angle Glaucoma
Joint Authors
Zalewska, Renata
Stawowski, Łukasz
Konopińska, Joanna
Deniziak, Marta
Saeed, Emil
Mariak, Zofia
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We propose comparative assessment of the effectiveness of two surgical methods for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma: (1) ExPress mini-device implantation combined with phacoemulsification and (2) ExPress mini-device implantation alone.
In this prospective study, 81 patients (88 phakic eyes) with uncontrolled open-angle glaucoma enrolled for surgery.
They were assigned two groups, those with coexisting cataracts (46 eyes; P-ExPress group) and those with glaucoma alone (42 eyes; ExPress group).
The follow-up period was 12.9 ± 0.4 months in P-ExPress and 12.2 ± 0.6 months in ExPress group.
In both groups the following parameters were measured: best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), number of complications and necessary postoperative interventions, and number of glaucoma medications.
The IOP at the end of follow-up was similar in both groups (18.8 ± 5.9 versus 18.1 ± 4.8 mmHg; P = 0.814 ).
There were no statistical differences in the average number of glaucoma medications between ExPress and P-ExPress groups (0.9 ± 1.65 versus 1.3 ± 1.7; P = 0.419 ) as well as in the number of postoperative complications (26 versus 21%; P = 0.179 in the P-ExPress and ExPress groups, resp.).
Both methods are safe and effective for the surgical treatment of open-angle glaucoma.
Coexistence of cataracts does not constitute a compelling contraindication for combined surgery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stawowski, Łukasz& Konopińska, Joanna& Deniziak, Marta& Saeed, Emil& Zalewska, Renata& Mariak, Zofia. 2015. Comparison of ExPress Mini-Device Implantation Alone or Combined with Phacoemulsification for the Treatment of Open-Angle Glaucoma. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069789
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stawowski, Łukasz…[et al.]. Comparison of ExPress Mini-Device Implantation Alone or Combined with Phacoemulsification for the Treatment of Open-Angle Glaucoma. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069789
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stawowski, Łukasz& Konopińska, Joanna& Deniziak, Marta& Saeed, Emil& Zalewska, Renata& Mariak, Zofia. Comparison of ExPress Mini-Device Implantation Alone or Combined with Phacoemulsification for the Treatment of Open-Angle Glaucoma. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069789
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1069789