Outcomes of selective laser trabeculoplasty in primary open angle glaucoma
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Abstract
This study was conducted to assess the intraocular pressure (IOP) control effect of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and evaluate the safety and complication of SLT. A total of 55 eyes with POAG were enrolled in this prospective clinical trial. All 55 eyes received 360˚SLT treatment and were evaluated at 1 hour, 1 week, 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, 12 month, 15 month, and 18 month following the treatment. At baseline, the mean IOP was 28,26 ± 4,62 mmHg. In 1 week and all subsequent follow - up examinations, the mean IOP significantly decreased (p < 0,001). The treatment success rates was defined as having IOP decreased of at least 20% to compare to baseline; the success rate varied from 74.55% (41 eyes) at 1 week follow - up to 81.82% at 1 and 6 month follow - up. No serious complication was reported. Most common complication after laser was eye pain (43.64%). In conclusion, selective Laser Trabeculoplasty is an effective treatment for POAG with the high success rate and is a safe treatment with no serious complication.
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IOP, primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
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