DR. DOLLYTUTU GOGOI

DR.SHAHINUR TAYAB

Abstract

Aim of the study: The objective of this study is to evaluate the visual and post operative outcome in advanced glaucoma patients who underwent trabeculectomy. The records of patients with advanced glaucoma with advanced visual field defects encroaching fixation undergoing trabeculectomy were retrospectively reviewed.

Methods and Materials: The records of all patients who underwent trabeculectomy from July 2021 to July 2022 were retrospectively reviewed for their IOP control, BCVA and perimetry test reports at 6 months to 1 year.

Results and Conclusion: Our study of advanced glaucoma patients undergoing trabeculectomy, vision was preserved with no cases of unexplained loss of central vision. IOP was largely controllable. A pain-free eye was associated with better quality of life in a patient. There is a decrease in the antiglaucoma medication needed by the patient, which are costly medications thereby having good financial implications in the long term.