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Ultrasound Cyclo Plasty in Eyes with Glaucoma
Published on: January 26, 2018
Postoperative management of trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage implant surgery
Joseph F Panarelli1, Natasha V Nayak, Paul A Sidoti
1Department of Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
This article describes important aspects of postoperative management after trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage implant surgery.
Recent Findings:
Postoperative management of glaucoma drainage implant surgery includes stabilization of intraocular pressure, possible ligature release, and management of complications such as corneal edema, and tube/plate exposure. Postoperative management of trabeculectomy includes evaluation of bleb encapsulation, management of hypotony, and assessment of need for adjuvant therapy. Recent advances in surgical techniques, device/tissue availability, and imaging continue to shape the postoperative course.
Summary:
Careful preoperative planning and postoperative care may decrease the likelihood of complications in tube surgery or trabeculectomy.
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