**8. New techniques**

The aim of the procedures is to enhance the normal outflow of aqueous via the conventional and uveoscleral pathways without the formation of a filtering bleb. The Trabektome, the Eyepass and the Glaukos iStent require access to SC trough the trabeculum and can be combined with phacoemulsification which by the removal of a bulky cataractous crystalline lens facilitates access to the anterior chamber angle.

#### **8.1. Indications**

The indications of the new techniques is mild to moderate open angle glaucoma

#### **8.2. Surgical technique**

The micro-implants described below are inserted after the completion of standard phacoe‐ mulsification
