tra·bec·u·lot·o·my (tr -b k y-l t -m )n. Surgical opening of the canal of Schlemm to treat glaucoma. |
trabeculotomy
[-ot′əmē]
a surgical opening in an orbital trabecula to increase the outflow of aqueous humor.
trabeculotomy
A surgical procedure aimed at lowering intraocular pressure by unblocking the entry of Schlemm's canal to ease the outflow of aqueous humour. This procedure is used principally in congenital glaucoma especially when goniotomy has failed.
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