AIM: To investigate the efficacy of mini-incision cataract extraction with intraocular lens(IOL)and goniosynechialysis for angle-closure glaucoma.

METHODS: Clinical data of 63 cases(72 eyes)withangle-closure glaucoma were analyzed retrospectively. All of them accepted the surgery of mini-incision cataract extraction with IOL and goniosynechialysis. Regular visual acuity(VA), slit-lamp, intraocular pressure(IOP)and gonioscope examination were performed before and after surgery. They were followed up for 1-6 months.

RESULTS: VA improved significantlypostoperation in 70 eyes. At the time of 3 and 6 months follow-up, IOP was significantly lower than that before operation in 65 eyes(P<0.05)and few complications occurred.

CONCLUSION: The efficacy ofmini-incision cataract extraction with IOL and goniosynechialysis for angle-closure glaucoma was definite and no severe complications occurred. This surgery should be widely applied in the primary hospitals without phacoemulsification equipment since it is economic, safe and easy to perform.