AIM: To analyze the effect of phacoemulsification combined goniosychialysis for cataract extraction in the treatment of angle-closure glaucoma(ACG).

METHODS: Totally 46 cases(56 eyes)of ACG which had cataract and closed range of anterior chamber angle less than or equal 180° received phacoemulsification surgery with intraocular lens(IOL)implantation combined goniosychialysis. The intraocular pressure(IOP), vision, depth of anterior chamber, width of anterior chamber angle of preoperative and postoperative were observed.

RESULTS: The IOP of 56 eyes was all under the control of 21mmHg(1mmHg=0.133kPa)after operation and the anterior chamber angles became wilder than preoperative. Best-corrected visual acuity was improved. There was no serious operation complication. The preoperative and postoperative IOP, best-corrected visual acuity and anterior chamber depth had statistically significant differences.

CONCLUSION:We can receive satisfactory clinical effect of phacoemulsification surgery combined goniosychialysis for the proper patient who suffering from ACG and cataract.