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Ab interno trabeculotomy best suited for patients with higher target IOP
Ab interno trabeculotomy may be most appropriate for open-angle glaucoma patients with a target IOP of 21 mm Hg or higher, according to a study.The retrospective study included 246 patients who underwent ab interno trabeculotomy with the Trabectome (NeoMedix).Two criteria were established to define success. Criterion A was postoperative IOP of 21 mm Hg or less and a 20% or greater reduction in IOP. Criterion B was postoperative IOP of 18 mm Hg or less and a 20% or greater reduction in IOP.