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Keywords: Phacoemulsification; Trabectome; Glaucoma
Introduction Combined phacoemulsification (phaco) and trabeculectomy
is considered the “treatment of choice” in patients with open-
Glaucoma is the second most common cause of irreversible angle glaucoma and cataract; however, it is associated with
blindness Many patients with glaucoma have postoperative complications such as hypotony, choroidal ef-
concurrent cataracts. Some studies suggest that glaucoma it- fusions, suprachoroidal hemorrhages, and ,8
self is a risk factor for cataract The benefits Phacotrabeculectomy patients need intensive postoperative
of combined cataract and glaucoma surgeries include possible management even without
elimination or at least reduction of glaucoma medications in The combination of phacoemulsification with an estab-
glauc