Assessment of the efficacy of the combined surgical technique for primary open-angle glaucoma and age-related cataract

Authors

  • V.O. Mel’nik Visiobud, Ophthalmology Department of Medbud, Medical Theoretical and Practical Association, Kyiv
  • N.V. Kots-Gotlib Visiobud, Ophthalmology Department of Medbud, Medical Theoretical and Practical Association, Kyiv
  • R.L. Vladiuk Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University; Ivano-Frankivsk (Ukraine)
  • O.O. Hurzhii Visiobud, Ophthalmology Department of Medbud, Medical Theoretical and Practical Association, Kyiv

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31288/oftalmolzh201632830

Keywords:

primary open-angle glaucoma, phacoemulsification with tunnel trabeculopuncture, light sensitivity, optic nerve

Abstract

To assess the efficacy of a combined surgical technique - combined phacoemulsification (phaco) with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and modified tunnel trabeculopuncture, - in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).

Materials and Methods: Postoperative intraocular pressure, mean retinal light sensitivity and optical nerve fiber thickness were used as efficacy end points.

Conclusion: The combined surgical technique is efficacious for primary open-angle glaucoma from the point of view of normalization of IOP and stabilization in the glaucoma process.

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Published

2026-06-30

How to Cite

[1]
Mel’nik, V. et al. 2026. Assessment of the efficacy of the combined surgical technique for primary open-angle glaucoma and age-related cataract. Ukrainian Journal of Ophthalmology . 3 (Jun. 2026), 28–30. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31288/oftalmolzh201632830.

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Section

Clinical Ophthalmology