Goniotomy vs. trabeculotomy

[OPPforlife]

I am a 4th year medical student who is rotating through ophthalmology. Recently I came across a patient with congenital glaucoma, I was reading up on the treatment options for this disease when I came across these two procedures and was having a hard time understanding exactly what the difference between them is. Therefore, I was hoping one of you guys could hopefully clarify and elucidate on what the fundamental difference between these two procedures is. Thanks in advance.

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[JMK2005]

if the cornea is clear and you have a view of the angle, then you can do goniotomy.

trabeculotomy opens the angle after cannulating schlemm's canal first,helpful when the cornea is cloudy from high eye pressure.

 

[Dusn]

I'd look for videos on eyetube or youtube; seeing the surgery can really help you understand it better.