Trabeculectomy: is releasable suture trabeculectomy a cause of better bleb?

To compare the outcome of fixed suture trabeculectomy with releasable suture trabeculectomy in terms of IOP control, bleb morphology, complications and need of antiglaucoma medication post-surgery. This study enlisted 200 cases of open angle glaucoma, whose IOP was uncontrolled despite maximal medication. Trabeculectomy was performed using releasable suture in one group of 100 patients and fixed suture in another group of 100 with mitomycin 0.

Long-term functional outcomes of different subtypes of primary congenital glaucoma.

Aim: To analyse long-term visual outcomes across different subtypes of primary congenital glaucoma (PCG).

Methods: Patients with PCG with a minimum of 5-year follow-up post surgery were included in the study. Snellen visual acuity recordings taken at their last follow-up were analysed.

Merits of trabeculectomy in advanced and end-stage glaucoma.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate intraocular pressure (IOP) control, potential benefits, and associated complications in advanced cases of glaucoma (visual acuity of <6/60) after trabeculectomy. Although many studies of trabeculectomy in glaucoma patients have been done, very few in such advanced cases.

Methods: The study was done on 60 cases of advanced primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).

Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis in Kashmir: A temperate zone.

The objective of this study was to observe the clinical features of patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis attending the Outpatient Department of a mobile eye unit, Directorate of Health Services, Jammu and Kashmir over a period of 1 year. The greater prevalence of VKC is seen in the regions with hot, humid climate, and higher load of airborne allergens. The clinical profile of this disease seems to have geographical variation.