The efficacy and safety of micropulse transscleral laser treatment in glaucoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Micropulse transscleral laser treatment (mTLT) is the latest alternative intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering approach for glaucoma patients. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of mTLT and continuous wave transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (CW-TSCPC) for the treatment of glaucoma.

Methods

We searched the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews databases from January 2000 to July 2022 to identify studies that, evaluated the efficacy and safety of mTLT in glaucoma. There were no restrictions regarding study type, patient age, or type of glaucoma. We analysed the reduction in IOP and the number of anti-glaucoma medications (NOAM), retreatment rates, and complications between mTLT and CW-TSCPC treatment. Publication bias was c

SUBMITTER: Ling Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10259047 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature