Outcome and Efficacy of Goniotomy with Kahook Dual Blade in the Management of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma: A Retrospective Interventional Case Series

A Ogunro; Gi Nathaniel; O Odubela

Authors

A Ogunro Eye Foundation Hospital, 27 Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos
Gi Nathaniel Department of Ophthalmology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt.
O Odubela Eye Foundation Hospital, 27 Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos

Abstract

The juxtacanalicular part of the trabecular meshwork is known as the site of greatest resistance to aqueous outflow.¹Goniotomy using Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) is one of the minimally invasive surgical methods used in removing perceived trabecular obstruction and thereby enhancing the conventional outflow pathway.^2,3 The objective of this study was to describe the efficacy and safety of goniotomy with trabecular meshwork excision using the Kahook Dual Blade (KDB, New World Medical Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA) in patients with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, (POAG).

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