AIM: To discuss the complications and prevention of phacoemulification in primary angle-closure glaucoma after trabeculectomy.

METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 33 cases(37 eyes)phacoemulification in primary angle-closure glaucoma after trabeculectomy in our hospital between January 2008 and June 2012, followed up 12-33mo, intraoperative and postoperative complications were observed.

RESULTS: Compared with pre-operation, intraocular pressure hadn't increased in follow-up 6mo. Iris was injured in 5 eyes, corneal edema was in 14 eyes, anterior chamber inflammation was in 16 eyes, all symptoms were improved in 3-7d. And no case with posterior capsule rupture or vitreous loss.

CONCLUSION: Phacoemulification is an effective way for the treatment of cataract after angle-closure glaucoma trabeculectomy, careful preoperative examination, intraoperative prevention can reduce or avoid the occurrence of surgical complications.