Trabeculectomy (filtration surgery) for glaucoma

References

Citations

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Author: Jeannette CurtisLast Updated: May 23, 2008
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology

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 Why It Is Done
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