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title: "Combined cataract-glaucoma surgery"
description: "Combined cataract-glaucoma surgery treats cloudy lens and raised eye pressure in one operation. This approach can simplify recovery and reduce the number of procedures. ## How the combined procedure works Surgeons remove the cataract and place a clear lens implant…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/treatments-procedures/combined-cataract-glaucoma-surgery/"
updated: "2025-12-15"
category: "Treatments & Procedures"
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# Combined cataract-glaucoma surgery

Combined cataract-glaucoma surgery treats cloudy lens and raised eye pressure in one operation. This approach can simplify recovery and reduce the number of procedures.

## How the combined procedure works

Surgeons remove the cataract and place a clear lens implant as usual. At the same sitting they perform a glaucoma procedure, such as trabeculectomy or MIGS.

- Shared anaesthetic and theatre time cover both problems together
- Planning considers lens power and target post-operative pressure
- Eye drop regimens afterwards may differ from standard cataract surgery
- Follow-up focuses on both clarity of vision and optic nerve protection

## Who might benefit

This strategy can be ideal for people with visually significant cataract and progressing glaucoma. It may not suit every case.

- Reduces the need for separate recovery periods and extra hospital visits
- Can improve vision while also lowering dependence on glaucoma drops
- Risks reflect both components, so detailed consent is important
- Discussion should include alternatives such as staging procedures separately