The effectiveness of early lens extraction with intraocular lens implantation for the treatment of primary angle-closure glaucoma (EAGLE): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

The effectiveness of early lens extraction with intraocular lens implantation for the treatment of primary angle-closure glaucoma (EAGLE): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Although primary open-angle glaucoma is more common, primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) is more likely to result in irreversible blindness. By 2020, 5·3 million people world...

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Main Authors: Chew Paul, Aung Tin, Nolan Winnie, Lai Jimmy, Quayyum Zahidul, Friedman David, Foster Paul, Vale Luke, Ramsay Craig, Cochran Claire, Burr Jennifer M, Azuara-Blanco Augusto, McPherson Gladys, McDonald Alison, Norrie John
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/133

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