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## Background: Primary angle-closure glaucoma (pacg) is characterized by a rise in intraocular pressure (iop) secondary to aqueous outflow obstruction, with relative pupillary block being the most common underlying mechanism. there is increasing evidence that lens extraction may relieve pupillary block and thereby improve iop control. as such, comparing the effectiveness of lens extraction against other commonly used treatment modalities can help inform the decision-making process. ## Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of lens extraction compared with other interventions in the treatment of chronic pacg in people without previous acute angle-closure attacks. ## Search methods: We searched central, medline, embase, one other database, and two trials registers (december 2019). we also screened the reference lists of included studies and the science citation index database. we had no date or language restrictions. ## Selection criteria: We included randomized controlled trials (rcts) comparing lens extraction with other treatment modalities for chronic pacg. ## Data collection and analysis: We followed standard cochrane methodology. ## Main results: We identified eight rcts with

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Author

Ariel Yuhan Ong; Sueko M Ng; S Swaroop Vedula; David S. Friedman

Publisher

Wiley

Published

2021

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)