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[Modern devices for microinvasive glaucoma surgery].

Yu Yusef¹, A A Antonov¹, A S Makarova¹

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Microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) offers a vital alternative for patients unresponsive to traditional treatments. Modern shunts in MIGS effectively stabilize intraocular pressure when other methods fail.

Keywords:

drainage glaucoma glaucoma surgery intraocular pressure microinvasive glaucoma surgery

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Glaucoma management primarily relies on controlling intraocular pressure (IOP).
Traditional treatments include medication, laser, and surgery, but may be insufficient or unsafe for some patients.
Microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) has emerged as a significant advancement in IOP management over the last two decades.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current Russian and international microinvasive drainage devices used in glaucoma surgery.
To highlight the role of MIGS in managing glaucoma when conventional therapies are inadequate.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on microinvasive glaucoma surgery techniques.
Analysis of widely used microinvasive drainage devices in Russia and globally.

Main Results:

MIGS represents a new class of antihypertensive interventions.
Modern shunts are crucial components of MIGS procedures.
A significant number of glaucoma patients benefit from MIGS when other treatments are ineffective.

Conclusions:

Microinvasive glaucoma surgery is a critical option for stabilizing IOP in difficult glaucoma cases.
The development and use of microinvasive drainage devices are advancing glaucoma treatment.
MIGS provides a necessary alternative for patients with uncontrolled intraocular pressure.