Abstract
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty as a Replacement Therapy in Open Angle Glaucoma: A 3-Year Follow-Up Review
Highlights
Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy which results with vision loss if left untreated [1]
Numerous clinical trials demonstrated that the only evidence-based treatment paradigm for glaucoma focuses on reducing Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP), which, if left untreated, has been associated with disease progression [2]
Important side effects caused by the preservant chemicals such as benzalchonium chloride or Poly Quad (PQ) on the ocular surface, which are widely used in glaucoma drops [6,7]
Summary
Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy which results with vision loss if left untreated [1]. Numerous clinical trials demonstrated that the only evidence-based treatment paradigm for glaucoma focuses on reducing Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP), which, if left untreated, has been associated with disease progression [2]. Medical glaucoma therapy lasts for a lifetime and can reduce the life comfort of the patients due to the serious local and systemic side effects of the drugs. Topical β-blockers have been associated with systemic cardiac and respiratory adverse effects, which may limit their use in some patients [3]. Important side effects caused by the preservant chemicals such as benzalchonium chloride or Poly Quad (PQ) on the ocular surface, which are widely used in glaucoma drops [6,7]
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