AIM: To explore the effect of the cataract after small incision non-phacoemulsification in the treatment of trabecular resection.

METHODS:From Jun. 2011 to Jan. 2013, 60 patients with cataract after glaucoma trabeculectomy, were opted for small incision non-phacoemulsification cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation for cataract operation. Sixty cases were followed up for more than 6mo. The recovery of visual acuity and complications in patients were observed.

RESULTS: In sixty patients, postoperative visual acuity≥0.5 was 51%, which developed a lot. The average intraocular pressure decreased. The complications were iris damage, corneal edema and iris inflammation, which were improved after treatment.

CONCLUSION:The cataract after small incision non-phacoemulsification in the treatment of trabecular resection can preserve good original glaucoma filtering bleb, well maintained intraocular pressure, and the recovery of visual acuity is good, which is a safe and reliable surgery.