Retrospective Study of Vitreous Tap Technique Using Needle Aspiration for Management of Shallow Anterior Chamber during Phacoemulsification

Table 1

Studies suggesting using limited pars plana vitrectomy for management of anterior chamber shallowness in phacoemulsification.

	Indications	Number of patients (n)	Vitrectomy gauge
Chang [2]	Chronic angle closure glaucoma	4	20 gauge
Chalam et al. [1]	Positive vitreous pressure	Not specified	25 gauge
Dada et al. [3]	Phacomorphic glaucoma	2	25 gauge
Miura et al. [13]	Acute angle closure glaucoma	17	25 gauge