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ArticleInternational ophthalmology2021

Goniowash: a new surgical approach combined with cataract surgery to lower intraocular pressure in pseudoexfoliation syndrome.

Tao V Tran, Kaweh Mansouri, Andre Mermoud

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Article in International ophthalmology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Tao V TranCenter for Ophthalmic Specialized Care (COS), Clinic Montchoisi, Ave Beaumont 9, 1012, Lausanne, Switzerland. trancanula@citycable.ch.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8596-6725
Kaweh MansouriGlaucoma Research Center, Montchoisi Clinic, Swiss Visio, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Andre MermoudCenter for Ophthalmic Specialized Care (COS), Clinic Montchoisi, Ave Beaumont 9, 1012, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Addiction Switzerland · CHUniversity of Colorado Denver · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposePseudoexfoliation syndrome is common in elderly patients and is associated with intraocular pressure elevation. Goniowash is a novel surgical technique to remove pseudoexfoliation material from the irido-corneal angle to decrease intraocular pressure. We assessed the long-term efficacy of Goniowash on relevant parameters in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome, after cataract surgery.

methodsThe study enrolled 122 patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome, who underwent routine cataract surgery combined with Goniowash. Best-corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure and medication status were recorded in study participants during 5 years of follow-up.

resultsData from 190 eyes (122 patients of average age 73.8 ± 7.7 years) were assessed. Mean best-corrected visual acuity increased from 0.60 to 1.0 (p < 0.001) one year after surgery and remained stable throughout the follow-up. Average intraocular pressure decreased from 26.4 ± 7.3 mmHg pre-operatively to 15.9 ± 3.0 mmHg post operatively at one year (p < 0.001), 16.1 ± 3.3 mmHg (p < 0.001) at 3 years and 16.8 ± 2.9 (p < 0.001) at 5 years. Mean number of ocular hypotensive medications decreased from 1.5 ± 0.8 pre-operatively to 0.4 ± 0.7 post-operatively (75% reduction) (p < 0.001). No unexpected and severe adverse events related to the surgical procedure were reported.

conclusionsGoniowash combined with cataract surgery provides stable and long-lasting reduction of intraocular pressure and hypotensive medications. It is a safe procedure and may be an alternative for patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome and elevated intraocular pressure.

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CataractCataract ExtractionExfoliation SyndromePhacoemulsificationAgedAged, 80 and overHumansIntraocular PressureVisual AcuityCataractGlaucomaGoniowashIrrigation cannulaPseudoexfoliation

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