DR. RUPAM JANAK DESAI

DR.JIGISHA KIRAN RANDERI, DR.FALGUNI S MEHTA

Abstract

Purpose : To study changes in intra ocular pressure ( IOP ) after phacoemulsification in patients with cataract and primary angle closure suspect, primary angle closure or primary angle closure glaucoma.Methods : A prospective, nonrandomized, non-comparative, interventional study conducted on primary angle closure patients from August 2020 to august 2021. complete ophthalmological examination including Fundus examination, Central corneal thickness, Keratometry, Axial length, AC depth, Lens thickness, Applanation and gonioscopy. Pre and postoperative visual acuity, IOP measured. Results : 50 eyes were taken. Visual outcomes were noted after phacoemulsification showed significant improvement in VA.Mean IOP after 1 week of phacoemulsification was 16 mmHg, after 4 weeks was 14 mmHg and it was 15 mmHg after 3 months..Conclusion : Phacoemulsificatoin is a good alternative to other treatment modalities for angle closure glaucoma patients to lower IOP and disease progression.