Abstract
Trabeculotomy is successful in patients with an angle anomaly involving only the trabecular meshwork, but in those involving the trabecular meshwork with iris and/or cornea trabeculotomy combined with trabeculectomy is recommended. In cases of failed trabeculotomy or trabeculectomy, a Molteno implant can be tried, although it does not work well in patients with congenital glaucoma. If all else fails, a cyclodestructive procedure is indicated and contact Nd:YAG laser cyclophotocoagulation is recommended.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 100-101 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of ophthalmic nursing & technology |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - May 1990 |