[Surgical treatment of congenital glaucoma. Long-term results].

Abstract

We studied 317 eyes, operated on for congenital glaucoma by Elliot, iridencleisis, goniotomy and trabeculotomy with a follow up of 5 to 35 years. Elliot and iridencleisis gave 30 to 50% intraocular pressure stabilisation and 60% bad visual results. Goniotomy gave without treatment 60% pressure stabilisation and 37% good visual results. Trabeculectomy gave 74% pressure stabilisation and 53% good visual results. Trabeculotomy gave the best results and can be considered as the most efficient operation in congenital glaucoma.

• Authors: J C Dascotte, R Asseman, P François, T Houliez, J C Huron, P Castier, J F Rouland
• Journal: Journal francais d'ophtalmologie (J Fr Ophtalmol) Vol. 14 Issue 4 Pg. 229-33 ( 1991) ISSN: 0181-5512 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Traitement chirurgical du glaucome congénital. Résultats à long terme.
• PMID: 1955649 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child, Preschool
• Evaluation Studies as Topic
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Glaucoma (congenital, surgery)
• Humans
• Infant
• Infant, Newborn
• Male
• Time Factors
• Trabeculectomy
• Visual Acuity