2002•Journal of Injuries and Occupational Diseases of The Eye With Ophthalmic SurgeriesRequires access
Trabeculectomy with the use of amniotic membrane for refractory glaucoma.
DU Zhisha
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Abstract
Objective To explore the effect of amniotic membrane implantation and trabeculectomy in treating refractory glaucoma.Methods The combined surgery was performed on 10 eyes in 8 patients.After operation,the intraocular pressure,vision and filtration bleb were observed (mean 8.5 month) for 3～12 months.Results Intraocular pressures were controlled between 15.88～20.55 mmHg in 9 eyes,24.38 mmHg in 1 eye.Functional conjunctival blebs of filtration maintained in 10 eyes.Visual acuities improved in 3 eyes.Conclusion Trabeculectomy with amniotic membrane implantation is an effective method to maintain filtering function and to prevent scar tissue formation.