A comparative study of a modified filtering trabeculotomy and conventional trabeculectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The objective of the study reported here was to evaluate the outcome of a modified filtering trabeculotomy (FTO) without iridectomy in open-angle glaucoma compared with that of conventional trabeculectomy (trab).

Patients and methods

Thirty eyes of 30 patients who underwent modified FTO were prospectively followed for 1 year and were compared with 87 conventional trab patients (87 eyes), matched for age and preoperative intraocular pressure (IOP). The FTO procedure consisted of a deep sclerectomy and trabeculotomy preserving the trabeculo-Descemet membrane, without iridectomy. Main outcome measures were complete success (IOP <18 mmHg and >/=30% IOP reduction, without medication), IOP, visual acuity, medication, complications, and subsequent surgeries.

Results

SUBMITTER: Matlach J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4364668 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature