Professional paper

Combined Procedure of Phacoemulsififi cation and Implantation of Ex-PRESS Miniature Glaucoma Shunt

Samir Čanović ; General Hospital Zadar, Department of Ophthalmology, Zadar, Croatia
Suzana Kovačević ; General Hospital Zadar, Department of Ophthalmology, Zadar, Croatia
Ana Didović Pavičić orcid.org/0000-0003-1284-7914 ; General Hospital Zadar, Department of Ophthalmology, Zadar, Croatia
Marija Škara Kolega ; General Hospital Zadar, Department of Ophthalmology, Zadar, Croatia
Jadranka Katušić Bašić ; General Hospital Dubrovnik, Department of Ophthalmology, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Abstract

Glaucoma patients not responding to maximum medical therapy with coexistent cataract are candidates for combined
cataract and glaucoma therapy. There are different therapy models. The choice of therapy depends on numerous patient
and surgeon related factors. Ex-PRESS mini glaucoma shunt is a modifi ed trabeculectomy and can be combined with
cataract surgery when indicated. In this paper we presented our experience with this combined procedure. Our results
showed good intraocular pressure control and visual acuity improvement, comparable to other therapy choices.

Keywords

glaucoma; cataract; combined procedure; fi ltrating surgery; ExPRESS miniature glaucoma shunt

Hrčak ID:

147800

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/147800

Publication date:

30.3.2015.

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