Canaloplasty versus Viscocanalostomy in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2017, Vol 9, Issue 1

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of canaloplasty versus viscocanalostomy in management of uncontrolled primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) with medication. METHODS: Canaloplasty surgery was applied for thirty eyes of thirty patients (45-55 years) with a mean age of 48 years (Group A) and viscocanalostomy surgery was applied also for thirty eyes of thirty patients (43-54 years) with a mean age of 46 years (group B). All patients were with uncontrolled primary open angle glaucoma by maximally tolerated medical therapy. RESULTS: Intraocular pressure (IOP) in both surgeries was significantly reduced through follow up period (p < 0.0.001). Complete success was 86.6% in group A and 80% in group B. Visual field deterioration was in 2 cases (6%) in group A and in 4 cases (13%) in group B. Low incidence of postoperative complications was reported as Descemet's membrane detachment (3% in group A and 8% in group B), ocular hypotony (2% in group A and 4% in group B) and hyphema (3% in group A and 5% in group B). CONCLUSION: Canaloplasty was more effective and safer than viscocanalostomy in management of uncontrolled primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) with medication

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Faried Mohammed Wagdy

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  • EP ID EP317456
  • DOI 10.19082/3665
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Faried Mohammed Wagdy (2017). Canaloplasty versus Viscocanalostomy in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. Electronic Physician, 9(1), 3665-3671. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-317456