Safety and Efficacy of Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-04-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is emerging as a new therapeutic option for glaucoma patients who wish to reduce their medication burden and avoid the postoperative complications of conventional glaucoma filtration surgery.
These devices differ in terms of their efficacy and safety profile.
Schlemm’s canal devices have the most favorable safety profile at the compromise of modest efficacy, while subconjunctival and suprachoroidal devices are potentially more effective at lowering the intraocular pressure at the expense of a higher rate of complications.
This review consolidates the latest evidence on the efficacy and safety of the MIGS devices in clinical use and provides an overview on upcoming devices which would likely also become viable treatment options in the near future.
These clinical data would assist a glaucoma surgeon in selecting the most appropriate MIGS device for each patient based on the glaucoma severity and patient expectations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, David Z.& Sng, Chelvin. 2017. Safety and Efficacy of Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184747
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, David Z.& Sng, Chelvin. Safety and Efficacy of Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184747
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, David Z.& Sng, Chelvin. Safety and Efficacy of Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184747
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1184747