Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Ying Han
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Tanzania
Commentry
Minimally Invasive Modalities for Treatment of Glaucoma: An Update
Author(s): Jun Hui Lee, Behzad Amoozgar, Ying Han
Jun Hui Lee, Behzad Amoozgar, Ying Han
Purpose of Review: In recent years, Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) and laser-based procedures have been gaining popularity as glaucoma treatment options. As such, they represent active areas of research. This article reviews some of the notable recent and forthcoming developments in this field.
Recent Findings: The MIGS devices and cyclophotocoagulation have been focused on achieving satisfactory success rate as either combined with phacoemulsification or standalone procedure. They also have superior safety profile when compared to traditional incisional glaucoma surgeries. In addition to the promising data available thus far, more comprehensive investigations on the long-term efficacy and safety of these interventions are currently underway.
Summary: New minimally invasive surgical modalities have show.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000666