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Sixteen eyes with absolute glaucoma were treated and followed up for a minimum of six months. Goniotomy ab interno using the Fugo Blade™ was found to be a safe alternative to conventional trabeculectomy, which safely and effectively reduced intraocular pressure in more than 80% of cases.
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Singh, D., Bundela, R., Agarwal, A. et al. Goniotomy Ab interno “a glaucoma filtering surgery” using the fugo plasma blade. Ann Ophthalmol 38, 213–217 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-006-0007-0
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