The timing of glaucoma surgery
- VernacularTitle:青光眼手术时机的选择
- Author:
Lingling WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
glaucoma/surgery
- From:
Ophthalmology in China
1993;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Although the filtering surgery for glaucoma is the most effective therapy of lowering intraocular pressure,it has risks and complications.To bring its superiority into full play and avoid the risks and complications,we should recognize correctly the type of glaucoma and know accurately the patient's condition.In this article,we discussed the appropriate timing for surgery and other factors that could affect the surgical decisions for patients with primary glaucoma.