Comparative Analysis of Combined Phacoemulsification and Angle Filtering Techniques Versus Phacoemulsification Alone in Patients with Primary Glaucoma and Cataracts: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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Combined phacoemulsification and angle filtering procedures significantly reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) compared to phacoemulsification alone.
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Patients undergoing combined procedures require fewer anti-glaucoma medications (AGMs) than those receiving phacoemulsification alone.
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The combined procedure has a smaller effect on best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) than phacoemulsification alone without mitomycin C.
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Combined phacoemulsification and angle filtering procedures are associated with a higher rate of complications compared to phacoemulsification alone.
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Subgroup analysis indicates significant differences in BCVA for combined procedures without mitomycin C compared to phacoemulsification alone.

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