Evaluating Primary Treatment for People with Advanced Glaucoma: Five-Year Results of the Treatment of Advanced Glaucoma Study.
King Anthony J, Hudson Jemma, Azuara-Blanco Augusto, Burr Jennifer, Kernohan Ashleigh, Homer Tara et al.
This study found that for advanced glaucoma, primary trabeculectomy lowered IOP and prevented progression better than medication, with similar safety, but no significant quality-of-life difference.