Assessment of success and complications of triple procedure surgery

Am J Ophthalmol. 1987 Sep 15;104(3):233-40. doi: 10.1016/0002-9394(87)90410-7.

Abstract

In an effort to quantify both the success and complications of triple procedure surgery, we studied a consecutive series of 166 patients who underwent this procedure. The average length of follow-up was 17 months. Of 166 patients, 138 (83%) achieved a visual acuity of 20/40 or better after surgery; in the most recent 52 patients, 26 (50%) achieved this within two months. The most frequent complications during the postoperative period were glaucoma (40 patients, 24%), endothelial graft rejection episodes (two-year cumulative risk, 16%), and astigmatism (mean keratometric cylinder, 4.97 D). Additional surgical interventions were required in 27 patients (16%).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cataract / etiology
  • Cataract Extraction* / adverse effects
  • Corneal Opacity / therapy*
  • Corneal Transplantation*
  • Female
  • Glaucoma / etiology
  • Graft Rejection
  • Humans
  • Lenses, Intraocular* / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Reoperation
  • Visual Acuity