Table 1.
Demographic characteristics and ocular parameters of the two groups preoperatively.
| Demographics and Ocular Parameters | Ex-PRESS | Trabeculectomy | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (M/F) | 10/9 | 6/5 | |
| Age: range (mean) | 16–81(62.4) | 60–78 (67.2) | 0.18 |
Diagnosis
|
11 8 |
7 4 |
|
| Pre-op IOP (mean ± SD) (mmHg) | 29.4 ± 7.39 | 33.2 ± 8.61 | 0.2 |
| Pre-op antiglaucoma agents (mean ± SD) | 2.2 ± 0.7 | 2.3 ± 0.6 | |
| Pre-op CH (mean ± SD) | 7.31 ± 1.13 | 7.82 ± 2.55 | 0.24 |
| Pre-op CRF (mean ± SD) | 10.25 ± 2.76 | 11.11 ± 1.99 | 0.43 |
CH: Corneal hysteresis, CRF: Corneal resistance factor, Μ: Male, F: Female, IOP: Intraocular pressure, POAG: Primary open angle glaucoma, PXG: Pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, SD: Standard deviation.