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  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Research
  • Surgical Innovation

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  • 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.