Effect of phacoemulsification on intraocular pressure in eyes with pseudoexfoliation: single-surgeon series.

Purpose: To assess the effect of phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation performed by a single surgeon on intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucoma medication requirements in pseudoexfoliation (PFX) eyes with or without glaucoma.

Setting: Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Methods: This retrospective analysis comprised 1122 eyes with PFX having uneventful phacoemulsification with IOL implantation.