Long term results of trabeculectomy surgery

Abstract

Objective: Evaluation of long-term results of primary trabeculectomy operation Methods: The cases that are followed up with diagnosis of glaucoma in Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic between January 2000 and December 2001 were evaluated retrospectively. All of the cases, despite maximum therapy, have high intraocular pressure (IOP), undergone primary trabeculectomy operation, are followed at least 6 months and regularly followed through 10 years were included in this study. IOP with or without medical treatment 18mmg or less than 18 mmHg accepted as successful. IOL pressure measured with applanation tonometry.Results: 89 eyes of 70 cases were included in this study. The cases included in the study, 42 male (60%), and 28 (40%) were female. th year an 10 th year (p < 0.01). The follow-up period in the study was 91.10 ± 40.15 months (6-120 months). Conclusion:Primary trabeculectomy can be considered as an alternative treatment procedure especially in patients who does not use drugs regularly and unable to attend regular medical examination. J Clin Exp Invest 2015; 6 (3): 263-268