Health Condition 1: H402- Primary angle-closure glaucoma
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: phacoemulsification alone: standard phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
Intervention3: PHACOEMULSIFICATION COMBINED WITH TANITO MICROHOOK TRABECULOTOMY: st
Sponsors
Aravind Eye Hospital Tirunelveli
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with PACG with Age between 40 to 80 years Mild to moderate Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma with evidence of glaucomatous optic neuropathy with IOP more than 21 mmHg with glaucomatous changes. Patients with visually significant cataract with UCVA les than 6/12 or cataract symptomatic enough to deteriorate patient s quality of life. Patients willing to provide informed consent and able to comply with study procedures.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: One eyed patient. Corneal abnormalities that precluded accurate IOP readings. Any form of secondary Angle Closure Glaucoma. Patient with advanced glaucoma denoted by MD worse than -12dB Present an active or suspected ocular inflammation. Patient not willing to participate in the study. Patients with poor general health, uncontrolled systemic diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tanito Microhook Trabeculotomu combined with phacoemulsification as a viable option in patients with PACG with immature cataract with good IOP control and reduction of number of AGMs with improvement of Visual Acuity. Timepoint: post operative day 15th, 1st month, 3rd month, 6th month, and 1 year | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the structural changes before & after the procedures in anterior chamber angle. To compare the complications & assess the risk factors of both the procedures for post operative complications. Timepoint: at post operative day 15th, 1st month, 3rd month, 6th month, & 1 year | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Devendra maheshwari
Aravind Eye Hospital
Outcome results
None listed