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  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical Science

Background:

  • Glaucoma treatment prioritizes preserving visual function and quality of life.
  • Personalized treatment approaches are essential for individual glaucoma patients.
  • Societal cost-effectiveness is a key consideration in glaucoma management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current medicinal and surgical glaucoma treatments.
  • To explain novel minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) mechanisms.
  • To provide guidance on preoperative and postoperative care for glaucoma surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of glaucoma treatment options.
  • Analysis of advantages and disadvantages of medical and surgical interventions.
  • Description of MIGS mechanisms and common procedures in Germany.

Main Results:

  • New minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) alternatives are now available.
  • MIGS provides an option for earlier surgical intervention in glaucoma management.
  • These procedures are particularly relevant for treatment-naive or previously treated patients.

Conclusions:

  • Glaucoma treatment encompasses medical, traditional surgical, and new MIGS options.
  • MIGS represents a significant advancement in glaucoma surgical interventions.
  • Personalized patient selection is crucial for optimizing glaucoma treatment outcomes.