Effectiveness of IOP lowering by glaucoma surgery
Näytönastekatsaukset
Glaucoma Working Group
28.3.2023
Although surgical treatment seems to reduce intraocular pressure more than medical
(or laser treatment [Y78]), the rate of progression seems to somewhat less after surgery
only in far advanced glaucoma. Initially, surgically treated patients complain more
about local eye problems and need more cataract surgery than medically treated patients.
However, after five years the need for cataract surgery does not differ between the
two groups.
References
- Burr J, Azuara-Blanco A, Avenell A ym. Medical versus surgical interventions for open
angle glaucoma. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012;:CD004399 «PMID: 22972069»PubMed
Article ID: nak09700 (037.030)
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