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. 1996 Jun;80(6):499–502. doi: 10.1136/bjo.80.6.499

Long-term follow up of primary trabeculectomy for infantile glaucoma.

T Fulcher 1, J Chan 1, B Lanigan 1, R Bowell 1, M O'Keefe 1
PMCID: PMC505519  PMID: 8759258

Abstract

BACKGROUND--The treatment for infantile glaucoma is surgical. Treatment options include goniotomy, trabeculotomy, combined trabeculotomy-trabeculectomy, and trabeculectomy. METHODS--Patients who had a follow up of 5 years or longer after primary trabeculectomy were examined to determine the long term stability in infantile glaucoma. RESULTS--In eyes with primary infantile glaucoma 92.3% achieved control of their glaucoma with a single trabeculectomy; 100% achieved control with two trabeculectomies; 85.7% of eyes with secondary infantile glaucoma achieved control with a single trabeculectomy. There were no serious complications experienced in either group. CONCLUSION--Primary trabeculectomy is a safe and successful operation for infantile glaucoma.

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