Abstract
Purpose
To describe a novel technique of trabeculectomy combined with cyclodialysis and Ologen implantation at 3 sites in cases with high risk for failure of trabeculectomy.
Methods
Six eyes of 6 patients who had high risk for failure of trabeculectomy underwent cyclodialysis-augmented trabeculectomy with Ologen implantation at 3 sites using the described technique.
Results
All the eyes achieved target intraocular pressure, which was maintained until 1 year of follow-up. One eye required bleb needling at 6 weeks postoperative follow-up. None of the eyes had any other intraoperative or postoperative complications.
Conclusions
This novel technique of combining trabeculectomy with cyclodialysis augmented by Ologen placement at 3 locations appears to have encouraging short-term intraocular pressure control and may be adopted in eyes with risk factors for failure of conventional trabeculectomy.
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