[Glaucoma surgeries: Long-term results - A review].

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Glaucoma Research
• Surgical Innovation

Context:

• Glaucoma surgery has historically relied on filtering procedures.
• Established techniques include cyclophotocoagulation and tube shunts, primarily for refractory cases.
• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) represent a recent expansion of therapeutic options.

Purpose:

• To review the available literature on the long-term efficacy and safety of various glaucoma surgical procedures.
• To provide an updated overview of surgical interventions for glaucoma management.
• To inform patient-centered treatment decisions by assessing the sustainability of surgical outcomes.

Summary:

• Filtering surgeries have a well-documented safety and efficacy profile.
• Cyclophotocoagulation and tube shunts are mainly used for refractory glaucoma.
• MIGS have emerged as viable alternatives, with increasing long-term data becoming available.

Impact:

• This review synthesizes current knowledge on glaucoma surgery outcomes.
• It emphasizes the importance of long-term data for managing chronic glaucoma.
• The findings support evidence-based selection of surgical interventions for glaucoma patients.