Deep sclerectomy for the treatment of exfoliation and primary open-angle glaucoma

Abstract

In this retrospective study, the efficacy of deep sclerectomy was compared in the treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and exfoliation glaucoma (ExG). Deep sclerectomy with either collagen or hyaluronate implants was performed in 31 eyes with POAG and 38 eyes with ExG. Complete success was defined by the achievement of postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) ≤21 mm Hg without antiglaucomatous medication. Qualified success was defined by the achievement of IOP ≤21 mm Hg with or without medication.