New Management of Malignant Glaucoma by Phacoemulsification with Posterior Chamber Foldable Intraocular Lens Implantation

Objective:To investigate the feasibility of phacoemulsification with posterior chamber foldable intraocular lens implantation in the management of malignant glaucoma. Patients and Methods:Fourteen patients with malignant glaucoma diagnosed in the Department of Glaucoma were enrolled in the study.12 patients developed malignant glaucoma after filtration surgery.1 developed after peripheral iridectomy.1 patient developed malignant glaucoma without any clear cause.Cataract phacoemulsification was performed.Posterior chamber intraocular foldable lens was implanted in 10 cases of patients.Results:All 14 patients were cured wiht normal intraocular pressure,normal anterior chamber depth and increased visual acuity.Conclusion:Phacoemulsification with posterior chamber foldable intraocular lens implantation is a good alternative in treating malignant glaucoma.

Objective: To investigate the feasibility of phacoemulsification with posterior chamber foldable intraocular lens implantation in the management of malignant glaucoma. Patients and Methods: Fourteen patients with malignant glaucoma diagnosed in the Department of Glaucoma were enrolled in the study. 12 patients developed malignant glaucoma after filtration surgery. 1 developed after peripheral iridectomy. 1 patient developed malignant glaucoma without any clear cause. Cataract phacoemulsification was performed. Posterior chamber intraocular foldable lens was implanted in 10 cases of patients. Results: All 14 patients were cured with normal intraocular pressure, normal anterior chamber depth and increased visual acuity. Conclusion: Phacoemulsification with posterior chamber foldable intraocular lens implantation is a good alternative in treating malignant glaucoma. Eye Science 1999; 15: 162 - 168.