330 trabeculectomies--a follow-up study through 1/2-3 years.
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 1/2-3 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.
D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014129:Trabecular Meshwork / Q000601:surgery*; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014794:Visual Fields