Abstract
Medical and surgical treatment of secondary angle closure glaucoma has often been disappointing. Therefore the visual prognosis of these eyes is mostly restricted. Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation is a relatively safe method for the treatment of advanced refractory glaucoma and represents the method of choice in secondary angle closure glaucoma due to anterior peripheral synechiae. In younger glaucoma patients and patients with traumatic glaucoma, long-term reduction of the intraocular pressure is only partially achieved. New surgical techniques will increase the possibilities of an effective reduction of the intraocular pressure in secondary angle closure glaucoma. On the other hand, data concerning the clinical efficacy and safety are still limited. These new procedures are endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation, retinectomy and the implantation of drainage devices via the pars plana. Further evaluation and modifications of these surgical techniques should markedly improve the visual prognosis of eyes with secondary angle closure glaucoma.
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