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Back to the future: The return of angle surgery
Author(s) -
Sharkawi E.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2015.0265
Subject(s) - phacoemulsification , medicine , open angle glaucoma , glaucoma , angle closure glaucoma , quality of life (healthcare) , optometry , cataract surgery , surgery , ophthalmology , visual acuity , nursing
Summary Micro invasive glaucoma surgery ( MIGS ) claims extremely high safety profiles and is a rapidly expanding field. In this session we will examine the efficacy and safety of ab interno angle surgery, and outline surgical tips and methods to maximize trabecular outflow in open angle glaucomas. We will also explore how angle surgery may improve results in angle closure eyes, over phacoemulsification alone. MIGS healthcare costs are not insignificant and efficacy can be limited. We will therefore examine cost effectiveness and quality of life issues that are paramount in moving this field forward. MIGS will be compared to more invasive glaucoma surgical approaches and real world indications discussed.