Reduction in Ocular Hypotensive Eyedrops by Ab Interno Trabeculotomy Improves Not Only Ocular Surface Condition But Also Quality of Vision.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To investigate the effect of ab interno trabeculotomy using the Trabectome surgical system on tear film stability and functional visual acuity (FVA).

Patients and methods

Adult glaucoma patients who underwent Trabectome surgery alone or Trabectome surgery combined with phacoemulsification with intraocular lens insertion were included in this study. Corneal epithelial defects, tear film breakup time (TBUT), tear meniscus height, tear film spreading grade, tear interferometry grade, and FVA were assessed before and after surgery in addition to routine ophthalmic examinations. Changes in ocular surface conditions and visual acuity as a result of the Trabectome surgery were investigated.

Results

Thirty eyes of 22 patients with a mean age of 72.2 ± 7.9 years, inclu

SUBMITTER: Kashiwagi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6032976 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature