Sequencing and timing of cataract surgery does not affect the results of trabeculectomy at 5 years, according to a study.
The authors noted that one-third of the patients undergoing trabeculectomy need cataract surgery to be performed within 2 years, and two-thirds require it within 8 years.
They also pointed out that there is still debate on whether cataract surgery should be performed before or after the filtration procedure, as well as on the interval that should run between the two procedures.
In the study, the medical records of 194 patients (Read more...)
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