Effect of Phacoemulsification on Intraocular Pressure in Healthy Subjects and Glaucoma Patients.
Sung Uk BaekSoonil KwonIn Won ParkWool SuhPublished in: Journal of Korean medical science (2019)
Phacoemulsification resulted in IOP reduction, which effect regressed in healthy subjects and glaucoma patients over the course of long-term follow up. Therefore, long-term monitoring of IOP change is needed. In cases of higher preoperative IOP and young patients, phacoemulsification alone is a reliable option for IOP control.