Using sodium hyaluronate in trabeculectomy.

Objective To study and improve the way of trabeculectomy, reduce the postoperative complications. Methods Sodium hyaluronate was used during the coures of trabeculectomy in 21 patients (22 eyes) . Post-operatively, the results were observed and compared with 48 cases (56 eyes) who didn't use it. Results The early complications after trabeculectomy were significantly decreased in sodium hyaluronate group. Conclusion Using sodium hyaluronate in trabeculectomy can reduce the complications and improve the successful rate. It is easy to operate and much cheaper.