L Reznicek1, Y Boghos2, I M Lanzl3,2. 1. Augenklinik der Technischen Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland. Lukas.Reznicek@med.mri.tum.de. 2. Chiemsee Augen Tagesklinik, Prien, Deutschland. 3. Augenklinik der Technischen Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide and in many cases cannot be adequately controlled with conservative treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Schematic evaluation of various surgical techniques. RESULTS: Trabeculectomy is the gold standard of glaucoma surgery and requires close follow-up care. Novel, minimally invasive procedures are suitable for patients with moderately advanced, uncomplicated stages of the disease, whereas filtrating tube implants or cyclodestructive techniques are required in patients with complex glaucoma. CONCLUSION: Various surgical techniques are available and have their specific indication window for the glaucoma surgeon, depending on the severity, progression, and risk factors of the disease.
BACKGROUND:Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide and in many cases cannot be adequately controlled with conservative treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Schematic evaluation of various surgical techniques. RESULTS: Trabeculectomy is the gold standard of glaucoma surgery and requires close follow-up care. Novel, minimally invasive procedures are suitable for patients with moderately advanced, uncomplicated stages of the disease, whereas filtrating tube implants or cyclodestructive techniques are required in patients with complex glaucoma. CONCLUSION: Various surgical techniques are available and have their specific indication window for the glaucoma surgeon, depending on the severity, progression, and risk factors of the disease.
Authors: Anne L Coleman; Flora C Lum; Priscilla Velentgas; Zhaohui Su; Richard E Gliklich Journal: J Comp Eff Res Date: 2015-12-22 Impact factor: 1.744
Authors: Monali S Malvankar-Mehta; Yufeng Nancy Chen; Yiannis Iordanous; Wan Wendy Wang; John Costella; Cindy M L Hutnik Journal: PLoS One Date: 2015-05-27 Impact factor: 3.240