研究目的
To assess the real-world effectiveness of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in the management of glaucoma and ocular hypertension in the United Kingdom and to identify baseline factors associated with treatment success.
研究成果
Most patients initially responded to SLT, but a majority failed within 1 year. SLT efficacy was better in patients with higher baseline IOP but did not differ by glaucoma severity or by concurrent use of IOP-lowering medication. These findings may help inform which patients are suitable for SLT therapy.
研究不足
Incomplete or incorrect data entry in electronic medical records, post-SLT assessments not at regular time-points for all patients, potential bias from clinicians not masked to prior SLT treatment, selection bias if study centers are not representative of the UK population, mostly White patient population limiting generalizability to non-White patients, unmeasured or residual confounding.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Retrospective observational study using de-identified electronic medical records from 5 UK ophthalmology teaching centers.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Adult patients undergoing their first recorded SLT with at least 3 months post-SLT follow-up, baseline IOP assessment within 180 days prior to SLT, and at least 2 IOP assessments post-SLT.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Medisoft? Glaucoma module for electronic medical records, Goldmann applanation tonometry for IOP measurements.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Extraction of patient demographics, procedure details, and clinical outcomes data. Assessment of change in IOP and glaucoma medication use at 12?18 and 24?36 months post-SLT.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Multivariable Cox regression to assess factors associated with treatment success, Kaplan-Meier survival analysis for treatment success survival.
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