The results of trabeculectomy and sclerectomy procedures for open-angle glaucoma in African Negroes are compared. Trabeculectomy produced fewer long-term complications, but otherwise there was little difference in their results. Excision of Tenon's capsule and the use of local corticosteroids postoperatively are probably significant in preventing failure of aqueous drainage from subconjunctival...

PURPOSE . To determine the role of extracellular matrix (ECM), transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) and metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) in mechanisms filtering bleb formation after non-penetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). METHODS The study consisted prospective examination 65 POAG operated by NPDS method. Three groups were formed: group 1 — optimal h...

The results of trabeculectomy and sclerectomy procedures for open-angle glaucoma in African Negroes are compared. Trabeculectomy produced fewer long-term complications, but otherwise there was little difference in their results. Excision of Tenon's capsule and the use of local corticosteroids postoperatively are probably significant in preventing failure of aqueous drainage from subconjunctival...