title: Slit lamp reformation of the anterior chamber following trabeculectomy.
abstract: Out of 50 consecutive trabeculectomies performed over a 10-month period, 13 flat or shallow anterior chambers were reformed immediately following surgery a total of 19 times without complication at the slit lamp, using hyaluronic acid. Three months after surgery, there was no significant difference between the reformed and nonreformed eyes in terms of intraocular pressure or visual acuity change. We conclude that reformation at the slit lamp using hyaluronic acid is a safe, effective means of restoring anterior chamber anatomy following trabeculectomy.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Indianapolis 46202.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Gerber
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Cantor
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011379:Prognosis; D014130:Trabeculectomy; D014792:Visual Acuity
chemical_list: D006820:Hyaluronic Acid