Ab-Externo MicroShunt versus Trabeculectomy in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

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Authors

N. Douglas Baker · Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Howard Barnebey

Marlene R. Moster · Wills Eye Hospital

Michael C. Stiles · Stiles Eyecare Excellence

Steven D. Vold

Anup K. Khatana · Cincinnati Eye Institute

Brian Flowers · Ophthalmology Associates (United States)

Davinder S. Grover

Abstract

Probability of success was lower with MicroShunt compared with trabeculectomy. Although reductions in IOP and glaucoma medications over 1 year were observed in both groups, the trabeculectomy group had a lower mean IOP on fewer medications.

Topics & Keywords

Glaucoma and retinal disorders Corneal surgery and disorders Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Ophthalmology

Volume 128, Issue 12, pp. 1710-1721

DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2021.05.023

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