Evaluation of 56 trabeculectomy operations at Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

Records of 56 eyes of 34 patients who had trabeculectomy between February 1998 and October 1999 at the St. Mary's Catholic Eye Hospital Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State were reviewed retrospectively. There were 22 (64.7%) males and 12 (35.3%) females. Age range was from 18 years to 80 years, mean age 54 years. 22 patients had bilateral trabeculectomy and 12 patients had uniocular surgery. Intra ocular pressure control less than 21 mmHg post operatively was 74.1%; 96.2% was achieved with additional use of antiglaucoma medication; 3.7% could not be controlled on medication post operatively. Here was a statistically significant decrease in visual acuity post operatively. The Intra-operative and post-operative complications were minimal.