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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2025

Three-year outcomes of gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy for juvenile-onset primary open-angle glaucoma: a retrospective study.

Baiyu Hu, Suju Liu, Hanying Fan, Liuzhi Zeng

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Baiyu HuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Chengdu First People's Hospital, No.18 Wanxiang North Road, High-Tech Zone, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610095, China.
Suju LiuEye School of Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610000, China.
Hanying FanDepartment of Ophthalmology, Chengdu First People's Hospital, No.18 Wanxiang North Road, High-Tech Zone, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610095, China.
Liuzhi ZengDepartment of Ophthalmology, Chengdu First People's Hospital, No.18 Wanxiang North Road, High-Tech Zone, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610095, China. 676681961@qq.com.

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objectivesThis retrospective study evaluates the three-year efficacy and safety of gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT) in patients with juvenile-onset primary open-angle glaucoma (JOAG).

methodsA total of 26 patients (35 eyes) with juvenile-onset primary open-angle glaucoma (JOAG) were included in this single-center, retrospective study. Clinical records of patients who underwent gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT) were analyzed to assess intraocular pressure (IOP), the number of glaucoma medications, and complications, while anterior chamber angle changes were observed by gonioscopy. The follow-up period was up to 36 months.

resultsAt the time of surgery, the median age of the cohort was 26 years (range: 4-35 years), with a mean visual field deviation (MD) of -17.03 ± 8.67 dB. The mean intraocular pressure (IOP) was reduced from 29.89 ± 9.43 mmHg preoperatively (on 2.7 ± 0.7 glaucoma medications) to 15.70 ± 4.39 mmHg at 12 months (on 0.4 ± 0.9 medications), 15.27 ± 3.24 mmHg at 24 months (on 0.3 ± 0.6 medications), and 17.33 ± 3.37 mmHg at 36 months (on 0.5 ± 0.7 medications). Gonioscopic examinations indicated that peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS) primarily formed within the first 1-3 months and were fully established by 6 months, after which the extent of peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS) remained relatively stable. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis revealed complete and qualified success rates of 73.7% and 82.6% at 12 months, 73.7% and 76.7% at 24 months, 60.3% and 69.1% at 30 months, and 51.7% and 69.1% at 36 months, respectively. The cumulative total success proportion were 90.6% at 12 months, 96.7% at 18 months, 92.3% at 24 months, 86.4% at 30 months and 73.3% at 36 months.

conclusionsGATT is a safe and effective surgical option for JOAG, achieving sustained IOP reduction and favorable long-term success rates.

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Glaucoma, Open-AngleGonioscopyTrabeculectomyAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIntraocular PressureMaleRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeVisual AcuityVisual FieldsGlaucomaGonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT)Juvenile-onset primary open-angle glaucoma (JOAG)Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)

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PMCPMC11969925

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