“…[1][2][3] Unfortunately, traditional ab externo glaucoma surgical procedures (eg, trabeculectomy, tubes, deep sclerectomy) are associated with significant risks and complications, including infection, corneal decompensation, choroidal hemorrhage, hypotony, diplopia, and vision loss. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Thus, despite their effective control of IOP, they should not be considered benign operations.…”