Results of Ocular Compression and Suture Release in Trabeculectomy and Combined Surgery

The use of ocular compression and suture release have helped to improve the safety and decrease the risks of glaucoma filtering surgery. This study looks at the decrease in intraocular pressure and glaucoma medications required following glaucoma filtering surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Eye Diseases Glaucoma Glaucoma, Open-Angle Ocular Hypertension

Age range

0 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Cincinnati Eye Institute

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, United States

About this study

A retrospective review of surgical results in eyes with at least six months followup was performed for trabeculectomy and combined phacoemulsification-trabeculectomy surgery. A total of 141 eyes were studied.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Six Months Followup
No previous surgery

Exclusion criteria

Less Than Six Months Followup
Previous glaucoma surgery

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Cincinnati

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Retrospective Study of Surgical Outcomes.

Important dates

First posted: May 18, 2006
Registry last updated: May 18, 2006

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