Prospective Studies of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries: Systematic Review and Quality Assessment.

ABSTRACT: Glaucoma is a common blinding disease; while there is no cure, effective treatments include medications, laser, and incisional surgery. There is significant interest from patients and doctors to develop safer surgical options throughout the spectrum of disease, to minimize treatment burden in mild glaucoma patients and to minimize risk of complications in patients needing more aggressive treatment. Surgical procedures called Minimally or Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) are growing in popularity. Eighty-seven prospective studies on MIGS were identified and assessed for quality. Most (74%) did not have a control group. Twelve of the highest quality were reviewed. MIGS procedures appeared to have fewer complications, and lowered intraocular pressure, and reduced medication use. Studies

SUBMITTER: Rosdahl JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6986542 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature