Goniosynechialysis versus phacotrabeculectomy in the management of coexisting cataract and primary angle-closure glaucoma

Purpose The aim of the present study was to draw a comparison between phacotrabeculectomy (PT) and goniosynechialysis in the management of primary angle-closure glaucoma (unresolved acute cases or chronic cases), regarding their efficacy, feasibility, results, and complications. Patients and methods In total, 48 eyes of 40 patients diagnosed with senile cataract and primary angle-closure glaucoma were divided into two equal groups. Group A underwent PT, whereas group B underwent phacogoniosynechialysis. Postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) and best-corrected visual acuity were followed up for 6 months. Results By the end of the sixth month, complete success (IOP