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Adjunct tools like collagen implants and amniotic membranes improve glaucoma surgery outcomes by reducing scarring and inflammation. These adjuncts enhance traditional procedures and manage complications effectively.

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  • To highlight the role of adjuncts in enhancing trabeculectomy, GDD surgery, and surface reconstruction.

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  • Review of literature on adjuncts used in glaucoma surgery over the past two decades.
  • Analysis of the mechanisms by which adjuncts modulate the wound-healing process.
  • Discussion of specific adjuncts including collagen matrix implants, fibrin adhesives, and amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT).

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  • Adjuncts effectively modulate fibrosis and scarring during wound healing.
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Conclusions:

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  • These adjuncts play a crucial role in managing complications and improving overall success rates in glaucoma surgery.