A Simplified Technique for Non-Penetrating Deep Sclerectomy

Abstract

These procedures performed by one experienced and three inexperienced surgeons gave satisfactory results and the modified method can be recommended for surgeons beginning nonpenetrating glaucoma surgery, and should shorten their learning curve.

Influence of Deep Scleral Flap Size on Intraocular Pressure after Deep Sclerectomy

“…Since the introduction of sinusotomy by Krasnov (21), nonpenetrating trabeculectomy by Zimmerman et al (5), and deep sclerectomy by Fyodorov et al (22), numerous variations in the surgical technique for nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy have been described (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15).…”