Trabeculectomy
By Zach Heinzman, BA; Jaclyn Haugsdal, MD; Erin Boese, MD
Objectives
- To describe the steps and instruments used in a trabeculectomy
- To perform all key steps for a trabeculectomy
Reading/Resources
- Iowa Glaucoma Curriculum Chapter 44: Trabeculectomy
- Surgical technique for trabeculectomy (video timestamps included)
- (Optional) Jean R. Hausheer, M. (2019). Basic Techniques of Ophthalmic Surgery, Third Edition: Vol. Third Edition. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Chapter 32: Filtration Surgery pg 235-240
- Patient resource: EyeAware.org
Simulation
EYE MODEL
- Phillips Studio Basic TrabEye PS-022
- Can be mounted in:
PS-020a Advanced Eye Holder
PS-020b Basic Eye Holder
PS-040 SRT-Head
EQUIPMENT
- Phillips Studio Basic TrabEye PS-022 eye model
- An eye model mount and tape to secure
- 7-0 vicryl suture (similar sized alternatives can be used in wet lab settings)
- 8-0 vicryl suture (similar sized alternatives can be used in wet lab settings)
- 10-0 nylon suture (similar sized alternatives can be used in wet lab settings)
- 75-13 scalpel
- Gill knife
- Kelly punch
- Needle drivers
- Scissors (Ideally Westcotts and Vannas)
- Marker
- Forceps (ideally straight smooth, Pierse-Hoskins, and Colibri)
- Tying forceps
Suggested citation format: Heinzman BA, Haugsdal J, Boese E. The Iowa Ophthalmology Wet Laboratory. EyeRounds.org. Updated Posting May 29, 2024. Originally Posted December 6, 2012. Available from http://www.EyeRounds.org/tutorials/Iowa-OWL/trabeculectomy.htm
last updated: 5/29/2024
