Expert Consensus on the Use of the PRESERFLO™ MicroShunt Device in the Treatment of Glaucoma: A Modified Delphi Panel.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The implantation of the PRESERFLO™ MicroShunt (PMS) device has been shown to significantly lower increased intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). However, guidelines on best practice for patient selection and pre-/peri-/postoperative care management are lacking. The aim of this modified Delphi panel was to achieve expert consensus on the role of the PMS to treat patients with glaucoma in Europe.

Methods

Twelve European glaucoma surgeons experienced with the PMS procedure participated in a three-round modified Delphi panel. A targeted literature review and expert steering committee guided round 1 questionnaire development. Consensus was set at a pre-defined threshold of at least 70% of panellists selecting 'Strongly disagr

SUBMITTER: Khawaja AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9437199 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature