Non-perforating and non-penetrating methods of surgical treatment of primary glaucoma (literature review)
Korchuganova E.A.

Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov, Moscow

Modern requirements for the provision of medical care are its accessibility and quality. The quality of medical care should meet the needs of patients in terms of safety and efficacy, and also conform to the current level of medical science and technology. The review describes non-perforating and non-penetrating surgeries that are safe for the patient and are widely used in the treatment of primary glaucoma in modern ophthalmic practice. There are various directions and technologies of antiglaucomatous operations that do not violate the fibrous tunic of eye. The article describes the methods of non-penetrating surgeries, during which medical products are used to reduce excess scarring in the surgical area. The review also pays attention to other medical interventions used for glaucoma treatment. A special role in the review is given to operational supports aimed at improving the outflow of intraocular fluid along the main drainage way. Because about 30% fall to the share of additional ways of outflow, there is an interest for perspective developments of anti-glaucoma surgical interventions that do not perforate the fibrous tunic of the eye and stimulate the uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor

Key words: glaucoma, uveoskleral outflow, antiglaucomatous operations, fibrous tunic, sclera, non-penetrating surgeries, non-perforating surgical interventions, additional ways.
For citation: Korchuganova E.A. Non-perforating and non-penetrating methods of surgical treatment of primary glaucoma (literature review) // RMJ. Clinical ophthalmology. 2017. № 3. P. 180–183.