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330 TRABECULECTOMIES — A FOLLOW‐UP STUDY THROUGH ½‐3 YEARS
Author(s) -
JERNDAL T.,
LUNDSTRÖM M.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1977.tb06094.x
Subject(s) - trabeculectomy , medicine , glaucoma , visual acuity , medical therapy , intraocular pressure , surgery , ophthalmology
In 1967 a new microsurgical procedure for glaucoma known as trabeculectomy was introduced. This method is reported to have few early complications and a good pressure‐reducing effect. Our material presents the results of 330 consecutive trabeculectomies with a follow‐up period of ½‐3 years. The following items are discussed: IOP, visual acuity, visual fields, surgical complications, and need of re‐operation and medical postoperative therapy. We conclude that trabeculectomy is a safe and efficient antiglaucoma operation, recommended as an attractive alternative to heavy medication.