Ab interno trabeculectomy with the dual blade in juvenile open-angle glaucoma

Abstract

Purpose:

To introduce the use of the Kahook Dual Blade in the treatment of juvenile open-angle glaucoma.

Patients and methods:

A 14-year-old male was presented with juvenile open-angle glaucoma in the left eye. Ab interno trabeculectomy was performed using a dual-blade device.

Results:

Intraocular pressure was reduced from 28 to 15 mmHg in the left eye after 18 months. There were no complications.

Conclusion:

Dual blade ab interno trabeculectomy is a promising alternate to goniotomy in the treatment of juvenile open-angle glaucoma.

Keywords

Juvenile open-angle glaucoma Kahook Dual Blade ab interno trabeculectomy

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