[Analyses of results of deep sclerectomy ab externo in open angle glaucoma based on own material].
OBJECTIVE
The evaluation of postoperative results of the non-penetrating deep sclerectomy in primary open angle glaucoma.


METHODS
From September 1999 to October 2000 the procedure was performed in 10 patients (15 eyes). There were 7 men and 3 women aged from 45 to 87 years. Preoperative IOPs ranged from 16 to 38 mm Hg. The follow up time ranged from 3 to 12 months.


RESULTS
Success was considered an IOP of less than 20 mm Hg without medication in 87%. There were a few early postoperative complications included hypotony (9 patients), hyphema (1 patient), chorioidal detachment (3 patients). Late complication was bleb fibrosis in only 1 patient. Visual acuity and visual field were not worse than before surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
Our experience confirms that the non penetrating deep sclerectomy appears to be a safe and effective procedure in open angle glaucoma.
Sempińska-Szewczyk
J
J
Oddziału Okulistycznego Szpitala Wojewódzkiego im. Jana Pawła II w Bełchatowie.
Bogusławski
M
M
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012449:Safety; D012599:Sclerostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity