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  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Treatment
  • Surgical Innovation

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  • Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is a leading cause of irreversible blindness.
  • Current treatment paradigms for POAG include topical medications, laser trabeculoplasty, and surgical interventions.
  • Understanding physician preferences for initial POAG treatment is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the primary treatment preferences of ophthalmologists for POAG patients.
  • To identify factors influencing the selection between laser trabeculoplasty and topical medications as first-line therapy.
  • To explore the role of newer surgical techniques, such as minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), in treatment decisions.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to ophthalmologists within the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) database.
  • The survey collected data on practice demographics, including country, years in practice, and fellowship training.
  • Statistical analysis, including multiple logistic regression, was employed to determine factors associated with treatment choices.

Main Results:

  • Nearly three-quarters of respondents (73.6%) preferred topical medications, while 26.4% favored laser trabeculoplasty as the initial treatment for POAG.
  • Physicians practicing in the United States were significantly more likely to choose laser trabeculoplasty.
  • Factors favoring laser treatment included recent residency completion, higher volume of MIGS performed, and a larger glaucoma patient base (>25%).

Conclusions:

  • Laser trabeculoplasty is a significant alternative to topical drops for the initial management of POAG.
  • Younger physicians, particularly those in the U.S. with extensive MIGS experience and a high volume of glaucoma patients, are more inclined to utilize laser trabeculoplasty as a first-line therapy.
  • These findings highlight practice-based variations and the growing influence of surgical interventions in glaucoma management.