Intraocular pressure changes following phacoemulsification [Fakoemülsifikasyon Sonrasında Göz İçi Basınç Degişimleri]

Objective: To analyze the effect of phacoemulsification on intraocular pressure (IOP) and to evaluate the management for high postoperative IOP. Material and Methods: Data of 812 eyes of 584 consecutive patients (330 males and 254 females) who underwent uneventful phacoemulsification in Department of Ophthalmology, Başkent University Adana Research Center were investigated retrospectively. The ages ranged between 26 and 89 years (65.5±9.8 years). Intraocular pressure values of preoperative and postoperative first day, first week and first month visits were recorded. Intraocular pressures over 22 mm Hg were considered as high IOP. Either anterior chamber decompression or antiglaucomatous medication was used to decrease the postoperative rise in IOP. Changes in IOP were analyzed using ANOVA. Results: The mean preoperative IOP was 15.6±4.3 mmHg, which increased to 19.7±9.0 mmHg on the 1st day (p<0.001). The IOP decreased significantly to 12.7±4.5 mmHg at 1st week, and 12.8±3.7 mmHg at 1st month (p