Comparison of phacotrabeculectomy versus phacocanaloplasty in the treatment of patients with concomitant cataract and glaucoma

Comparison of phacotrabeculectomy versus phacocanaloplasty in the treatment of patients with concomitant cataract and glaucoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cataract and glaucoma are both common comorbidities among older patients. Combining glaucoma surgery with minimal invasive phacoemulsification (phaco) is a considerable option to treat both conditions at the same time, although the c...

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Main Authors: Matlach Juliane, Freiberg Florentina Joyce, Leippi Swetlana, Grehn Franz, Klink Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Non-penetrating glaucoma surgery
Phacotrabeculectomy
Phacocanaloplasty
Canaloplasty
Trabeculectomy
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2415/13/1

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