RESULTS OF CANALOPLASTY IN GLAUCOMA SURGERY. REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Abstract

The article presents a review of literature on a micro-invasive surgical treatment of glaucoma based on the principle of recovery of natural pathways of aqueous humor outflow through the Schlemm’s canal. The surgical experience of this operation revealed a number of advantages versus the trabeculectomy, including, a more physiologic approach, a less quantity of intraand postoperative complications, a rapid rehabilitation of the patients.

Keywords

• glaucoma
• schlemm’s canal
• filtering bleb
• canaloplasty