Highlight
- Use of autologous anterior lens capsule as an intrascleral spacer during deep sclerectomy combined with phacoemulsification (PE-DS) significantly lowers intraocular pressure (IOP) at 6 and 12 months postoperatively.
- The spacer group demonstrated higher cumulative surgical success under stringent IOP thresholds compared to controls without the spacer.
- Medication usage was reduced in the spacer group, reflecting improved pressure control, although this trend did not reach robust statistical significance.
- The autologous nature of the anterior lens capsule offers a biocompatible and cost-effective alternative spacer in glaucoma filtration surgery.
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