Summary

Introduction: The term glaucoma, refers to a group of ocular diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve, in most instances due to the increase in intraocular pressure (IOP). It is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, with the most common type being chronic open angle glaucoma (COAG). Treatment is based on reducing IOP, and one of the surgical alternatives is canaloplasty. This is a non-perforating filtration surgical technique aimed at the complete restoration of the physiological drainage canal.

Objectives: To assess the canaloplasty procedure for the treatment of OAG in terms of its effectiveness and safety. The variables targeted for assessment were: changes in IOP; and a reduction in the drugs needed to control pressure.

Methods: A search was made of the scientific literature until July 2012, in:

 a)specific databases (Health Technology Assessment, Cochrane Library Plus, International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment, etc);

b)general databases (Medline, Embase, Índice Médico Español, etc.); and

c)databases of ongoing studies (Clinical Trials)

Results and discussion, conclusion and recomendations see pdf below