Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness throughout the world and primary angle closure glaucoma(PACG) is one of its important subtypes. Goniosynechialysis(GSL) is a surgical technique that can reconstruct the crowded anterior chamber and restore the drainage function of trabecular meshwork, thus playing its unique role in various treatments of PACG. In recent decades, there has been plenty of researches showing that goniosynechialysis and PHACO-GSL(combined phacoemulsification and GSL) can effectively reduce IOP. This article is a systematic review of goniosynechialysis in its surgical technique, therapeutic values and postoperative complications.

Glaucoma, angle-closure, primary; Goniosynechialysis