[Possibilities and limitations of glaucoma surgery].

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide and in many cases cannot be adequately controlled with conservative treatment.Schematic evaluation of various surgical techniques.Trabeculectomy is the gold standard of glaucoma surgery and requires close follow-up care. Novel, minimally invasive procedures are suitable for patients with moderately advanced, uncomplicated stages of the disease, whereas filtrating tube implants or cyclodestructive techniques are required in patients with complex glaucoma.Various surgical techniques are available and have their specific indication window for the glaucoma surgeon, depending on the severity, progression, and risk factors of the disease.     «

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide and in many cases cannot be adequately controlled with conservative treatment.Schematic evaluation of various surgical techniques.Trabeculectomy is the gold standard of glaucoma surgery and requires close follow-up care. Novel, minimally invasive procedures are suitable for patients with moderately advanced, uncomplicated stages of the disease, whereas filtrating tube implants or cyclodestructive techniques are required in patients with...     »