SCTSC Versus Trabeculectomy in Medically Uncontrolled Open-Angle Glaucoma in Pseudophakic Patients

This study is comparing two surgical procedures for treating open-angle glaucoma — a type of eye pressure condition — in patients who have already had cataract surgery. Researchers are comparing a newer procedure (SCTSC) against the established trabeculectomy operation to see which better controls eye pressure. **You may be eligible if...** - You are over 40 years old - You have open-angle glaucoma and have previously had uncomplicated cataract surgery with an intraocular lens implant - Your glaucoma is not well controlled despite using at least 2 glaucoma medications, or you cannot tolerate the medications - You have visual field damage in both upper and lower areas of your vision - Your vision loss falls within a moderate range on testing **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had previous glaucoma surgery - You have used topical steroids in the past 3 months - You have significant corneal cloudiness, inflammation in the eye (uveitis), or severe eye surface disease - You do not have a lens in your eye (aphakic) - You have had eye procedures other than YAG laser capsulotomy Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.