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Deep sclerectomy (DS) effectively lowers intraocular pressure (IOP) long-term, reducing medication needs. This glaucoma surgery also helps stabilize visual fields over an 8-year period.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Glaucoma management requires effective long-term intraocular pressure (IOP) control.
  • Deep sclerectomy (DS) is a surgical option for lowering IOP.
  • Evaluating the long-term efficacy and safety of DS is crucial for clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term outcomes of deep sclerectomy (DS).
  • To evaluate IOP reduction and medication usage up to 8 years post-surgery.
  • To determine the impact of DS on visual field stability.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of patients who underwent DS between February 2004 and October 2005.
  • Follow-up assessments conducted between August 2009 and October 2011.
  • Evaluation included IOP measurements, medication use, and visual field analysis.

Main Results:

  • A significant IOP reduction of 30% was observed (from 18.37 ± 6.36 mmHg to 12.85 ± 3.5 mmHg).
  • The mean number of IOP-lowering eye drops decreased significantly after 6 years.
  • Qualified success (IOP ≤ 15 mmHg with or without medication/surgery) was achieved in 81% of eyes.

Conclusions:

  • Deep sclerectomy (DS) is an effective long-term IOP-lowering procedure.
  • DS contributes to the stabilization of visual fields in glaucoma patients.
  • While effective, some patients may require additional interventions like cyclophotocoagulation or revision surgery.