AIM: To observe the complicated cataract after glaucoma surgery, analyze the causes and summarize the treatments, in order to provide the basis for clinical treatment.

METHODS: Forty-five patients(50 eyes)with complicated cataract after glaucoma surgery treated in our hospital from October 2012 to September 2013 were selected. All patients were treated by 3.2mm tunnel incision phacoemulsification cataract operation. The postoperative complications, intraocular pressure, and visual acuity were observed.

RESULTS: After treatment, visual acuity of all patients were improved, without obvious complications, the intraocular pressure was normal.

CONCLUSION: 3.2mm tunnel incision phacoemulsification cataract operation can effectively improve the intraocular pressure and promote the recovery of visual acuity.