Cataract/anterior segment
Phacoemulsification with excisional goniotomy using the Kahook Dual Blade (New World Medical, Rancho Cucamonga, CA) reduces intraocular pressure (IOP), according to a recent analysis presented at the 2019 American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. It is the longest follow-up study of the combined procedures.
The prospective, multi-center case series included 26 participants with cataracts and glaucoma undergoing phacoemulsification with excisional goniotomy. IOP and number of IOP medications used were recorded preoperatively and through 3 years…
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- Oct 17, 2019
AAO 2019: Phacoemulsification With Excisional Goniotomy Reduces IOP
Phacoemulsification with excisional goniotomy using the Kahook Dual Blade (New World Medical, Rancho Cucamonga, CA) reduces intraocular pressure (IOP), according to a recent analysis presented at the 2019 American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. It is the longest follow-up study of…
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