Can perforations of descemet's window (DW) improve the outcome of canaloplasty in open angle glaucoma?

Purpose: This study evaluates whether additional opening of the descemet's window (DW) in canaloplasty has a positive effect on the intraocular pressure (IOP), glaucoma medication, visual acuity and postoperative complications and further interventions within the subsequent 12 months. This study also compares the difference of myopia and non-myopia based on the respective surgical method, as well as the quality of life after surgery by means of a questionnaire.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study included 114 patients who had a complete ophthalmic examination at baseline, as well as the first post-operative day and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months following the procedure.

Canaloplasty in one eye compared with viscocanalostomy in the contralateral eye in patients with bilateral open-angle glaucoma.

Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy of canaloplasty with viscocanalostomy when performed in both eyes of patients with bilateral open-angle glaucoma.

Patients And Methods: This comparative case series investigated 30 eyes of 15 adult patients with bilateral primary open-angle glaucoma who had canaloplasty performed in one eye and viscocanalostomy performed in the contralateral eye. Qualifying preoperative intraocular pressures (IOP) were at least 18 mm Hg with historical IOPs of at least 21 mm Hg.