Is latex allergy in pediatric surgery dependent on repeated operations in the first year of life?
This study emphasizes that individuals undergoing surgical interventions during infancy should be handled latex free from the very beginning of life.
POAG patients with progressive disease and impaired vascular regulation profit from IOP lowering trabeculectomy concerning vascular reactivity and dilative reserve, indicating a possible improvement of retinal perfusion following effective IOP control. Future studies with long-term follow-up must determine the clinical importance of these findings for the treatment of glaucoma patients.