Glaucoma filtering surgery in patients with SWS and secondary glaucoma

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and complications of anti-glaucoma surgery in child-hood with Sturge Weber syndrome (SWS) and secondary glaucoma. Methods We have performed glaucoma filtering surgery in 6 patients (10 eyes) with SWS and secondary glaucoma. Results The mean intraocular pressure (IOP) was 34.3mmHg (25.81～50.62 mmHg) preoperatively. ARe, surgery, the mean lOP in all cases was 22.22mmHg ( 14.75～30.82 mmHg) and in the end of follow-up,IOP of 5 patients were controlled to nor-real. We have not observed any intraopemtive or postoperative complications. Conclusion The better safety and efficacy of glaucoma filtering surgery could be obtained in patients with SWS. Key words: Sturge Weber syndrome ; Glaucoma filtering surgery ;