Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research

Published date: May 19 2025

Journal Title: Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research

Issue title: ‎Volume 20 - 2025

Pages: 1 - 6

DOI: 10.18502/jovr.v20.15048

Mahdi Sharifzadeh Kermanimsharif3000@yahoo.comClinical Research Development Unit, Shafa Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman

Mina Haj-mohammad Karimiaster_0204@yahoo.comClinical Research Development Unit, Shafa Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman

Ali Sharifisharifialim2@gmail.comClinical Research Development Unit, Shafa Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman

Mahla Shadravanmshadravan.oph@gmail.comClinical Research Development Unit, Shafa Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman

Arash DaneshtalabArashdaneshtalab1362@gmail.comClinical Research Development Unit, Shafa Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman

Amin Zandsandpost3@gmail.comClinical Research Development Unit, Shafa Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman

Purpose: To assess the effects of phacoemulsification, visco-synechiolysis, and trabeculectomy on eyes with a recent history of acute primary angle closure (APAC).
Methods: In this prospective nonrandomized study, we enrolled patients with cataracts, peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS), and a history of APAC attack managed with medications and laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) within the past six weeks. Patients without signs of glaucomatous optic neuropathy (GON) underwent phacoemulsification and visco-synechiolysis (PV group). Trabeculectomy was added to this procedure for cases with signs of underlying chronic GON (PVT group). We evaluated best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), angle opening, PAS extension, and adverse events at baseline and six months postoperatively.
Results: The PV and PVT groups comprised 8 and 12 eyes, respectively. At month six, both groups showed significant improvement in BCVA, reduced IOP, and increased Shaffer grading scores compared to baseline (all Ps < 0.05). Extensive PAS (≥180º) significantly decreased at month six in both the PV (P = 0.008) and PVT (P = 0.002) groups compared to baseline. However, its prevalence did not significantly differ between the two groups at baseline (P = 0.288) or six months after surgery (P = 0.881). At month six, IOP was significantly lower in the PVT group than the PV group (10.83 ± 1.40 vs 13.63 ± 2.07 mmHg, P = 0.002). Nevertheless, BCVA and Shaffer grading scores were not different between the two groups at this time point (P = 0.120, and P = 0.891, respectively). No serious complications were observed in any groups during the follow-ups.
Conclusion: Patients with cataracts and a recent history of APAC without underlying chronic glaucoma may not receive additional trabeculectomy alongside lens extraction and synechiolysis

Keywords: Acute Primary Angle Closure, Glaucoma, Peripheral Anterior Synechiae, Phacoemulsification, Trabeculectomy, Visco-synechiolysis

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