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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Management
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Trabeculectomy is the standard for reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma.
  • Canaloplasty is a newer, non-penetrating procedure to restore aqueous humor outflow.
  • Canaloplasty aims to dilate Schlemm's canal using a tension suture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare trabeculectomy and canaloplasty for glaucoma treatment.
  • To evaluate combined procedures with cataract surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of original studies, case reports, and existing literature.
  • Discussion of comparative outcomes and complications.

Main Results:

  • Canaloplasty may offer lower IOP reduction than trabeculectomy.
  • Trabeculectomy carries risks of severe, vision-threatening complications.
  • Combined canaloplasty and cataract surgery improve IOP reduction compared to canaloplasty alone.
  • Phacotrabeculectomy shows higher IOP control than trabeculectomy alone, but with increased inflammatory risk.

Conclusions:

  • Canaloplasty is a viable alternative to trabeculectomy if higher IOP and medication are acceptable.
  • Lower complication rates and less intensive post-operative care favor canaloplasty.
  • Canaloplasty is suitable for patients at high risk of bleb failure or with early glaucoma.
  • Combined canaloplasty and cataract surgery present a valuable treatment option for open-angle glaucoma.