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Combined approach: practical tips
Author(s) -
MCNAUGHT A
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2012.4254.x
Subject(s) - trabeculectomy , presentation (obstetrics) , medicine , phacoemulsification , feature (linguistics) , medical physics , computer science , surgery , linguistics , philosophy , intraocular pressure , visual acuity
Purpose The presentation will feature practical advice on undertaking combined phacoemulsification/IOL insertion with trabeculectomy. The specific indications, and particular advantages of this combined technique in groups of patients will be highlighted, and the techniques covered will include: Methods 1) Approach to the case: whether a combined approach is optimal in the individual patient, contraindications, and choice of antimetabolite 2) Technical details: including ajustable suture techniques 3) Postoperative management Results Video examples will be used to illustrate the surgical techniques discussed