To penetrate or not to penetrate in glaucoma surgery?

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In this article, comparative data is presented proving that trabeculectomy is more effective than non-penetrating options, however, does pose an increased risk of complications, leading to the conclusion that at the moment, procedures should be chosen on an individual basis.

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