Title: Trabeculectomy
Category: Patient Education
Client: Healthcare Instution
Description: A sectional illustration of the eye showing the surgical procedure of a trabeculectomy, which can correct glaucoma in certain cases. 1) The conjunctiva is incised at its border with the cornea and retracted; 2) a split-thickness incision is made in the sclera extending into the anterior chamber; 3) a tunnel is created at the periphery of the iris. Arrows indicate the path excess fluid takes as it exits the eye and is reabsorbed.