[Surgical treatment of glaucoma]

Normalization of intraocular pressure in primary open-angle glaucoma and narrow-angle glaucoma by single iridencleisis was demonstrated in 551 eyes between six months and seven years postoperatively. Of the eyes followed up in our clinic, 80% were normalized by operation, another 18.8% by operation and additional miotics and 1.2% after a second operation. On the other hand, of the eyes followed up externally, the corresponding figures were 69.3%, 25.2% and 4.5%, respectively. Because of the low complication rate in respect of secondary cataract, visual field defects and late infections, we maintain the view that single iridencleisis is an excellent intervention for the treatment of glaucoma.