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Curr Opin OphthalmolDecember 20233 citations

Glaucoma surgical procedures under development.

Levin Ariana M, Sheybani Arsham


AI Summary

New glaucoma surgeries, including MIGS and bleb-forming techniques, offer less risky treatment options. Clinicians now have more tools, emphasizing evidence-based decisions for patient care.

Abstract

Purpose of review: Rapid innovation in glaucoma surgery is expanding surgical options in the angle, subconjunctival space, and supraciliary space.

Recent findings: Advancements in glaucoma surgery make it possible for surgeons to provide treatments with less risk. In particular, new devices and lasers are available for minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries. There are also new implants and techniques for bleb-forming glaucoma surgery.

Summary

As glaucoma surgeons have access to an increasing number of procedures, devices, and treatments, it is important for evidence to drive decision-making.


MeSH Terms

HumansGlaucoma Drainage ImplantsGlaucomaOphthalmologic Surgical ProceduresConjunctivaMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresIntraocular Pressure

Key Concepts5

Rapid innovation in glaucoma surgery is expanding surgical options in the angle, subconjunctival space, and supraciliary space.

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Advancements in glaucoma surgery make it possible for surgeons to provide treatments with less risk.

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New devices and lasers are available for minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS).

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New implants and techniques are available for bleb-forming glaucoma surgery.

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As glaucoma surgeons have access to an increasing number of procedures, devices, and treatments, it is important for evidence to drive decision-making.

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