Combined Trabeculectomy with Mitomycinc, Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Panretinal Photocoagulation, and Intravitreal and Intracameral Bevacizumab for Neovascular Glaucoma
Journal Title: The Ophthalmology – Open Journal - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Purpose: To report the effectiveness of combined surgery for neovascular glaucoma. Methods: Six eyes of six consecutive patients with neovascular glaucoma underwent the combined surgery: trabeculectomy with Mitomycin C, Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV), endolaserpanretinal photocoagulation, intravitreal and intracameral injection of bevacizumab. Results: The intraocular pressure returned to normal range soon after operation. The neovascularization of iris regressed in a few days. Mild hyphema developed in three patients. All six patients had improved or stable visual acuity, and achieved normal intraocular pressure without antiglaucoma medications three months after operation. Conclusions: This combined surgery may break the vicious cycle of neovascularglaucoma and preserve useful vision in these patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Yuan-Chieh Lee
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