Treatment options for chronic hypotony: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic ocular hypotony (low intraocular pressure (IOP)) is a potentially sight-threatening condition. Although there is some controversy as to what constitutes non-physiological IOP, generally it is accepted as an IOP of 6.5 mm Hg or less, measured on three separate occasions and lasting for at least 3 months. There is a paucity of data in the literature describing the management of this potentially blinding condition. As such, there is no standardised treatment regime available and no consensus on expected visual prognosis.

Methods and analysis

The protocol for this scoping review will follow best practice as outlined by the JBI Scoping Review Methodology Group. This review will employ the population, concept, and context model for synthesis of the review ques

SUBMITTER: Khalil R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11624785 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature