Selective laser trabeculoplasty vs micropulse laser trabeculoplasty in open-angle glaucoma.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this study was to prospectively compare the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) vs micropulse laser trabeculoplasty (MLT) in reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) in open-angle glaucoma patients.

Patients and methods

In all, 38 patients were randomized to 360° MLT and 31 patients were randomized to 360° SLT. IOP was measured at intervals of 1 hour and 1, 1-6, 6-12, 6-24, 24-36, and 36-52 weeks. Patients completed a survey 1 week after the procedure. Patients with end-stage, neovascular, uveitic, or angle-closure glaucoma were excluded. Treatment response was defined as an IOP reduction of ≥20.0% or ≥3 mmHg from baseline.

Results

IOP was lowered to ≥3 mmHg from baseline among 37.0% of the micropulse patients and 36.0

SUBMITTER: Abramowitz B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6124459 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature