CANALOPLASTY: 2-YEAR CLINICAL RESULTS
Abstract:
Among the non-penetrating glaucoma procedures, canaloplasty distinguishes itself by its
unique ability to restore the trabeculocanalicular outflow in the most physiological way: circumferential
catheterization and dilation of Schlemm’s canal. There are a few reports in the current literature
regarding the long term results of this procedure. Therefore, I designed a prospective study to evaluate
2-year postsurgical safety of canaloplasty to treat open-angle glaucoma (OAG) patients. The study
comprised adult OAG patients who underwent canaloplasty using Glaucolight microcatheter from
DORC. End-point results were intraocular pressure (IOP), number of glaucoma medication still needed,
intra- and postoperative complications. Cases with high preoperative IOP (above 25 mm Hg) showed a
statistically significant reduction of IOP versus baseline at several time points. No serious ocular
complications were reported. Conclusion is that canaloplasty is a safe and effective procedure in
reducing IOP in adult OAG patients
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