Long-term intraocular pressure fluctuation and progressive visual field deterioration in patients with glaucoma and low intraocular pressures after a triple procedure.

Journal: Archives Of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the association of long-term intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuation and visual field (VF) progression in patients with glaucoma and low IOP. Methods: Four hundred eight eyes with IOPs below 18 mm Hg after a triple procedure (phacoemulsification, posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation, and trabeculectomy) were included in this study. Measurements of IOP and VF were taken for at least 3 years after surgery. Based on the SD in postoperative IOPs, the sample was split into 2 groups (group 1: SD2). Change in VF at each test location was defined as a change in threshold sensitivity of 1 dB per year or higher, with P

Background: clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00428740.

Authors
Samin Hong, Gong Seong, Young Hong