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Comparison of refractive outcomes after combined cataract and glaucoma surgery: trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage device implantation

“…7,8 Recently, glaucoma surgeons have different opinions regarding the preferred initial glaucoma operation in eyes without previous ocular procedures. 9,10 Considering the failure rate and the risk for complications such as hypotony and blebitis, there has been a shift in the practice pattern, with decreasing rates of trabeculectomy and increasing rates of glaucoma drainage device (GDD) implantation. 8,9,[11][12][13] As such, studies involving GDD implants are increasing.…”

“…9,10 Considering the failure rate and the risk for complications such as hypotony and blebitis, there has been a shift in the practice pattern, with decreasing rates of trabeculectomy and increasing rates of glaucoma drainage device (GDD) implantation. 8,9,[11][12][13] As such, studies involving GDD implants are increasing. 9,14 Coexistence of cataract and glaucoma is a common problem in the elderly population.…”

“…8,9,[11][12][13] As such, studies involving GDD implants are increasing. 9,14 Coexistence of cataract and glaucoma is a common problem in the elderly population. 1 It is known that trabeculectomy accelerates progression of cataract and increases the likelihood that phakic eyes may require subsequent cataract surgery.…”