研究目的
To review the surgical and laser advances in glaucoma management, focusing on how lasers and surgery are used to lower the intraocular pressure (IOP), and the newest techniques and modalities used to achieve this.
研究成果
The authors conclude that lasers and minimally invasive glaucoma procedures are becoming more popular due to their safety and efficacy, and predict that they will replace eye drops and more invasive surgeries like trabeculectomy and shunt procedures in the future.
研究不足
The review is limited by the variability in study designs, patient populations, and follow-up durations across the cited clinical trials and studies. Long-term data on newer techniques like MIGS are still emerging.
