Rigid Probe Trabeculotomy Versus 360-Degree Catheter Trabeculotomy in Childhood Glaucoma.

: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of traditional rigid probe trabeculotomy and 360-degree catheter trabeculotomy in treating childhood glaucoma, underlining the necessity of early surgical intervention. This retrospective cohort study, conducted at the University Eye Hospital Mainz, Germany, included 109 patients under 18 years with childhood glaucoma who underwent rigid probe trabeculotomy or 360-degree catheter trabeculotomy between January 2015 and February 2021. A total of 151 eyes from 109 patients were included.

Paul Glaucoma Implant following Congenital Cataract Surgery in a Pediatric Cohort.

: The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety of the Paul Glaucoma Implant (PGI) in pediatric eyes diagnosed with glaucoma following congenital cataract surgery (GFCS). : A retrospective, single-center, descriptive study was conducted on consecutive children diagnosed with GFCS who underwent PGI implantation between July 2022 and November 2023 at the University Medical Center Mainz. The primary outcome measure was the reduction in IOP at the last follow-up visit.

Long-Term Effectiveness of XEN 45 Gel-Stent in Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients.

Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of XEN45, either alone or in combination with phacoemulsification, in open-angle glaucoma (OAG) patients in clinical practice.

Methods: Retrospective and single-center study conducted on OAG patients who underwent XEN45 implant, either alone or in combination with cataract surgery. We compared the clinical outcomes of the eyes of thosewho underwent XEN-solo versus those who underwent XEN+Phacoemulsification.