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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Ocular Surface Disease

Background:

  • Trabeculectomy is a gold standard for open-angle glaucoma treatment.
  • Long-term antiglaucoma eyedrop use causes conjunctival inflammation and ocular surface damage.
  • Ocular surface regeneration occurs upon discontinuation of glaucoma therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term efficacy of trabeculectomy.
  • To investigate the impact of pre-operative ocular surface management on surgical outcomes.
  • To correlate histopathological findings with clinical recommendations for glaucoma surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of long-term trabeculectomy outcomes (80% success over 20 years).
  • Analysis of histopathological changes associated with antiglaucoma eyedrop use.
  • Evaluation of pre-operative strategies including medication cessation and corticosteroid/NSAID administration.

Main Results:

  • Trabeculectomy demonstrates sustained intraocular pressure reduction.
  • Antifibrotic agents like mitomycin C have been used for over 15 years.
  • Pre-treatment with cortisone eyedrops and cessation of glaucoma medication promotes ocular surface regeneration and enhances filtering bleb function.

Conclusions:

  • Pre-operative optimization of the ocular surface is crucial for trabeculectomy success.
  • Stopping glaucoma medications and using anti-inflammatory eyedrops before surgery improves long-term outcomes.
  • Understanding the effects of glaucoma treatments on the ocular surface guides surgical preparation.