Non-Penetrating Glaucoma Filtering Surgery-An overview
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Trabeculectomy remains the standard surgery for intraocular pressure control for glaucoma. It involves a full thickness penetration of sclera, to allow aqueous seepage to subconjunctival space under a scleral flap. However, it carries the risk of serious bleb related complications like overfiltration, hypotony and consequent persistent choroidal detachment, shallow anterior chamber, cataract, peripheral anterior synechiae or decreased vision from hypotonous maculopathy. Moreover, bleb leaks increase the risk of bleb infection and endophthalmitis.
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