Adopting new surgical methods: How i do it and how i choose: Going with the flow

E. Randy Craven

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Glaucoma surgical choices are continuing to evolve toward safer options as a first-line therapy. MIGS procedures open the door for the patient who you might want to avoid filtration procedures. Avoiding blebs, flat chambers, and choroidal hemorrhage is an issue that made surgeons resistant to consider glaucoma surgery in the past. The surgery choice is based on the desired risk-to-benefit ratio. Avoiding a flat anterior chamber or bleb may be outweighed by the need to preserve the optic nerve. Where to use new procedures and how much risk to expose you and the patient to leads the surgeon to the new procedures considered.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSurgical Innovations in Glaucoma
PublisherSpringer New York
Pages277-286
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781461483489
ISBN (Print)1461483476, 9781461483472
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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