[The late results of a trabeculoretraction operation]

A comprehensive analysis is made of immediate and late results of trabeculoretraction, a new pathogenetically oriented antiglaucoma surgical technique suggested by B. N. Alekseev. This operation was carried out in 178 eyes (123 patients) with various forms and stages of glaucoma; the follow-up periods were up to 5 years. Compensation of the hydrodynamics was achieved immediately after surgery in all the patients and it persisted in late periods in 98% of cases. Vision acuity and visual field improved or remained unchanged in 87% of cases. High efficacy of trabeculoretraction and no complications, that is characteristic of fistulization operations, recommend this technique for wide use in various stages of glaucoma, including the initial one.