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Zhang Y, Yang H, Pu J, Guo Y. Safety and efficacy of laser trabeculoplasty compared to drug therapy for the management of open-angle glaucoma: systematic review and meta-analysis study. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2024:10.1007/s00417-024-06624-5. [PMID: 39297888 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-024-06624-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction is the approach that is commonly accepted for the control of open-angle glaucoma (OAG). Medical therapy is typically the first-line of treatment. Laser trabeculoplasty (LT) is an alternative therapy; however, whether pharmaco-therapeutic options can be replaced by LT as the first-line is still debatable. METHODS studies conducted till July 2023 that compared the efficacy of medications and LT for OAG were retrieved from databases such as Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. We completed data extraction for outcomes of interest. The quality of eligible studies was evaluated and random-effects (RE) model was applied for analysis. RESULTS A total of eighteen trials with 2024 patients were included in the analysis. Overall, there was no statistically significant difference between therapies including laser trabeculoplasty (LT) and drug therapy in terms of successful IOP control (RR:1.30, 95%CI: 0.96, 1.78, P = 0.09, I2 = 96%), and reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) (MD:0.15; 95%CI:-0.55,0.85; P = 0.67, I2 = 62%). A significant reduction in drug therapy need in comparison to the group that received medicine (MD:-1.07; 95%CI;-1.21,-0.93), P < 0.001, with a low heterogeneity level (I2 = 16%). Adverse ocular events were more common in the argon laser group (RR:11.71, 95%CI: 9.93, 23.1; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Both LT and topical drug therapy exhibit comparable rates of success and efficacy in reducing intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma. Selective LT is considered a safe treatment option with a reduced occurrence of adverse effects on the eyes while eliminating the possible adherence concerns associated with topical medicine and it can be considered a viable initial option for first OAG treatment. KEY MESSAGES What is known Drug therapy is typically the 1st line of treatment for open-angle glaucoma. Although drugs have been shown to effectively reduce intraocular pressure (IOP), they are associated with a range of ocular and systemic negative effects which contributes to suboptimal adherence to medications. Laser trabeculoplasty (LT) is an alternative therapy; however, whether pharmaco-therapeutic options can be replaced by LT as the first-line is still debatable. What is new In terms of IOP reduction and IOP success rate, LT therapy was comparable in efficacy to drug therapy according to our findings. The safety profile of selective LT was found to be preferable compared to Argon LT.
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- Yangzhou Zhang
- Institute of Molecular Precision Medicine and Hunan Key Laboratory of Molecular Precision Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Ophthalmology Department, Hunan Children's Hospital, Hunan, 410007, China
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- Ophthalmology Department, Hunan Changsha Boshi Ophthalmology Hospital, Hunan, 410399, China
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- Ophthalmology Department, Hunan Children's Hospital, Hunan, 410007, China.
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Dossantos J, Muser T, Hill D, Lesche S, Ahmed A, Belyea D. Intraocular Pressure Response in the Untreated Contralateral Eye After Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty. Cureus 2024; 16:e67537. [PMID: 39185298 PMCID: PMC11343485 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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AIM To examine the impact of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) on intraocular pressure (IOP) in the untreated contralateral eye within 12 months after the procedure. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted on patients with primary open-angle, normal-tension, pigmentary, or pseudoexfoliation glaucoma who received 360-degree SLT at George Washington University. Exclusion criteria included prior or subsequent laser or glaucoma surgery within 12 months of SLT, other glaucoma types, or corticosteroid use during follow-up. Primary outcomes were IOP and medication reduction, and SLT success, defined as reducing IOP by ≥20% without additional IOP-lowering procedures or medications. Follow-up occurred at six weeks, six months, and 12 months. Demographic and clinical data were analyzed using ANOVA, paired t-tests, and chi-squared tests. RESULTS A total of 125 patients were included, representing a range of backgrounds: African American (57.6%), Caucasian (31.2%), Asian (5.6%), and Hispanic/Latino (4%), and 1.6% did not report their background. Significant reductions in mean IOP and medication numbers were observed in the contralateral eye at six weeks and six months (p<0.05) but not at 12 months. The contralateral eye success rates were 24% at six weeks and six months and 20.8% at 12 months. The contralateral eye was more likely to achieve success if the ipsilateral eye was successful at six weeks (odds ratio (95% confidence interval): 5.05 (1.89-13.48)), six months (16.1 (4.56-57.17)), and 12 months (5.94 (2.07-17.04)) (p<0.001 for all). CONCLUSION First-time SLT results in statistically significant IOP and medication reductions in the contralateral eye at six weeks and six months. The contralateral eye was 5.05-16.1 times more likely to achieve success if the ipsilateral eye was successful within 12 months.
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- Jason Dossantos
- Department of Ophthalmology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, USA
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Zhu D, Shah PP, Wong A, Zhang C, Barmas-Alamdari D, Bouaziz M, Tirsi A, Tello C. 180- Versus 360-Degree Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Open Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Glaucoma 2024; 33:566-575. [PMID: 38709197 DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000002415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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PRCIS This systematic review and meta-analysis found that 360-degree selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is significantly more effective than 180-degree SLT at reducing intraocular pressure at 1-month and 1-year follow-ups without increased serious adverse event risk. PURPOSE To determine the efficacy of 180- versus 360-degree selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in adults with open angle glaucoma (OAG) and ocular hypertension (OHT). METHODS A systematic review was performed using PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases, from 1995 to December 30, 2023, for studies comparing 180 and 360-degree SLT in adults with OAG and OHT (PROSPERO ID: CRD42024497832). Meta-analyses were performed to calculate nominal percent and raw reductions in intraocular pressure (IOP) between treatment groups at 1-month, 1-year, and 2-year follow-ups, as well as success rates, defined as a 20% or greater IOP reduction. RESULTS Nine studies with 1044 eyes were included; 491 received 180-degree SLT, and 553 received 360-degree SLT. At the 1-month follow-up, 360-degree SLT reduced IOP by 3.45% more (WMD=3.45; 95% CI: 2.02-4.88; P <0.00001) and 0.87 mm Hg more (WMD=0.87; 95% CI: 0.35-1.38; P =0.0010). At the 1-year follow-up, 360-degree SLT reduced IOP by 4.33% more (WMD=4.33; 95% CI: 2.35-6.32; P <0.0001) and 1.15 mm Hg more (WMD=1.15; 95% CI: 0.25-2.04; P =0.01). At 2 years of follow-up, 360-degree SLT reduced IOP by 4.86% more (WMD=4.86; 95% CI: -0.32, 10.0; P =0.07) and 1.25 mm Hg more (WMD=1.25; 95% CI: -0.29, 2.79; P =0.11); however, the difference was not statistically significant. Compared with 360-degree SLT, 180-degree SLT had a significantly lower success rate (OR=0.50; 95% CI: 0.35-0.72; P =0.0002). There was no difference in serious complications between interventions. CONCLUSIONS 360-degree SLT is more effective than 180-degree SLT at lowering IOP at 1-month and 1-year follow-ups as well as achieving successful IOP control without increased risk of serious complications.
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- Daniel Zhu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwell Health Eye Institute, Great Neck
- Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwell Health Eye Institute, Great Neck
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- Department of Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, NY
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ross Eye Institute, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwell Health Eye Institute, Great Neck
- Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwell Health Eye Institute, Great Neck
- Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwell Health Eye Institute, Great Neck
- Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwell Health Eye Institute, Great Neck
- Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital
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Dahlgren T, Ayala M, Zetterberg M. Optimal Performance of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty: Results from the Swedish Optimal SLT Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Ophthalmol Glaucoma 2024; 7:105-115. [PMID: 37838088 DOI: 10.1016/j.ogla.2023.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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PURPOSE Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a first-line treatment for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. However, due to insufficient comparative evidence in efficacy and safety, several SLT treatment protocols are currently used in practice. The objective of this trial was to compare the clinical outcomes of the 4 most significant SLT variants. DESIGN Prospective, multicenter, masked, randomized controlled trial (RCT). PARTICIPANTS Four hundred patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The cohort consisted of both treatment-naive patients and patients undergoing glaucoma treatment, at different stages of disease. METHODS Selective laser trabeculoplasty was performed with 50 ± 5 laser spots in 180 degrees or with 100 ± 10 spots in 360 degrees. The laser power was titrated to either just below the cavitation bubble level ("standard energy") or to a level producing cavitation bubbles at 50% to 75% of laser applications ("high energy"). Thus, 4 different treatment protocols were included - 180/standard, 180/high, 360/standard, and 360/high. The study adhered as close as possible to regular clinical management, but within a scientific framework. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) 1 to 6 months after SLT. The proportion of patients achieving a 20% IOP reduction without any further intervention. Time to glaucoma treatment escalation in a Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. RESULTS SLT performed with the 360/high protocol was shown to be superior regarding all primary endpoints. The IOP reduction 1 to 6 months after SLT was 5.4 mmHg in the 360/high group, compared to 3.4, 3.2, and 4.2 mmHg with the 180/standard, 180/high, and 360/standard protocols, respectively (P < 0.001). Furthermore, the success rate after 6 months was significantly higher -58.3%, compared with 30.2%, 29.3%, and 41.7% (P < 0.001). The median time to glaucoma treatment escalation was more than twice as long with 360/high SLT -1323 days, compared to 437 days, 549 days, and 620 days (P < 0.001). Although postoperative discomfort was more frequent with the 360/high protocol, symptoms were generally mild and transient. Adverse events were rare in all groups. CONCLUSIONS The magnitude and longevity of SLT results increases substantially if SLT is performed according to the 360/high protocol, without compromising safety. Therefore, we recommend that 360/high SLT be considered as standard treatment. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES The authors have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.
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- Tobias Dahlgren
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Ophthalmology, NU Hospital Group, Region Västra Götaland, Uddevalla, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Ophthalmology, Skaraborg Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Skövde, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Ophthalmology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Mölndal, Sweden
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Rolim-de-Moura CR, Paranhos A, Loutfi M, Burton D, Wormald R, Evans JR. Laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 8:CD003919. [PMID: 35943114 PMCID: PMC9361429 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003919.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Open-angle glaucoma (OAG) is an important cause of blindness worldwide. Laser trabeculoplasty, a treatment modality, still does not have a clear position in the treatment sequence. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of laser trabeculoplasty for treating OAG and ocular hypertension (OHT) when compared to medication, glaucoma surgery or no intervention. We also wished to compare the effectiveness of different laser trabeculoplasty technologies for treating OAG and OHT. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Trials Register) (2021, Issue 10); Ovid MEDLINE; Ovid Embase; the ISRCTN registry; LILACS, ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO ICTRP. The date of the search was 28 October 2021. We also contacted researchers in the field. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing laser trabeculoplasty with no intervention, with medical treatment, or with surgery in people with OAG or OHT. We also included trials comparing different types of laser trabeculoplasty technologies. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methods expected by Cochrane. Two authors screened search results and extracted data independently. We considered the following outcomes at 24 months: failure to control intraocular pressure (IOP), failure to stabilise visual field progression, failure to stabilise optic neuropathy progression, adverse effects, quality of life, and costs. We graded the 'certainty' of the evidence using GRADE. MAIN RESULTS We included 40 studies (5613 eyes of 4028 people) in this review. The majority of the studies were conducted in Europe and in the USA. Most of the studies were at risk of performance and/or detection bias as they were unmasked. None of the studies were judged as having low risk of bias for all domains. We did not identify any studies of laser trabeculoplasty alone versus no intervention. Laser trabeculoplasty versus medication Fourteen studies compared laser trabeculoplasty with medication in either people with primary OAG (7 studies) or primary or secondary OAG (7 studies); five of the 14 studies also included participants with OHT. Six studies used argon laser trabeculoplasty and eight studies used selective laser trabeculoplasty. There was considerable clinical and methodological diversity in these studies leading to statistical heterogeneity in results for the primary outcome "failure to control IOP" at 24 months. Risk ratios (RRs) ranged from 0.43 in favour of laser trabeculoplasty to 1.87 in favour of medication (5 studies, I2 = 89%). Studies of argon laser compared with medication were more likely to show a beneficial effect compared with studies of selective laser (test for interaction P = 0.0001) but the argon laser studies were older and the medication comparator group in those studies may have been less effective. We considered this to be low-certainty evidence because the trials were at risk of bias (they were not masked) and there was unexplained heterogeneity. There was evidence from two studies (624 eyes) that argon laser treatment was associated with less failure to stabilise visual field progression compared with medication (7% versus 11%, RR 0.70, 95% CI 0.42 to 1.16) at 24 months and one further large recent study of selective laser also reported a reduced risk of failure at 48 months (17% versus 26%) RR 0.65, 95% CI 0.52 to 0.81, 1178 eyes). We judged this outcome as moderate-certainty evidence, downgrading for risk of bias. There was only very low-certainty evidence on optic neuropathy progression. Adverse effects were more commonly seen in the laser trabeculoplasty group including peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS) associated with argon laser (32% versus 26%, RR 11.74, 95% CI 5.94 to 23.22; 624 eyes; 2 RCTs; low-certainty evidence); 5% of participants treated with laser in three studies of selective laser group had early IOP spikes (moderate-certainty evidence). One UK-based study provided moderate-certainty evidence that laser trabeculoplasty was more cost-effective. Laser trabeculoplasty versus trabeculectomy Three studies compared laser trabeculoplasty with trabeculectomy. All three studies enrolled participants with OAG (primary or secondary) and used argon laser. People receiving laser trabeculoplasty may have a higher risk of uncontrolled IOP at 24 months compared with people receiving trabeculectomy (16% versus 8%, RR 2.12, 95% CI 1.44 to 3.11; 901 eyes; 2 RCTs). We judged this to be low-certainty evidence because of risk of bias (trials were not masked) and there was inconsistency between the two trials (I2 = 68%). There was limited evidence on visual field progression suggesting a higher risk of failure with laser trabeculoplasty. There was no information on optic neuropathy progression, quality of life or costs. PAS formation and IOP spikes were not reported but in one study trabeculectomy was associated with an increased risk of cataract (RR 1.78, 95% CI 1.46 to 2.16) (very low-certainty evidence). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Laser trabeculoplasty may work better than topical medication in slowing down the progression of open-angle glaucoma (rate of visual field loss) and may be similar to modern eye drops in controlling eye pressure at a lower cost. It is not associated with serious unwanted effects, particularly for the newer types of trabeculoplasty, such as selective laser trabeculoplasty.
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Bradford, UK
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- Cochrane Eyes and Vision, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Cochrane Eyes and Vision, ICEH, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Zhou R, Sun Y, Chen H, Sha S, He M, Wang W. Laser Trabeculoplasty for Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Am J Ophthalmol 2021; 229:301-313. [PMID: 32888900 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2020.07.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE We sought to comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness of different types of laser trabeculoplasty (LT) in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. DESIGN Systematic review and network meta-analysis. METHODS Eligible randomized controlled trials were identified by searching PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and the Chinese Biomedical Literature Service System for studies published between January 1, 2000 and April 20, 2020. Eight interventions were evaluated, including argon LT (ALT), medications, 180-degree selective LT (SLT), 270-degree SLT, 360-degree SLT, new LT, transscleral 360-degree SLT with SLT performed without gonioscopy, and low-energy 360-degree SLT. The primary outcome was reduction of medicated and unmedicated intraocular pressure (IOP) at 6 months. Secondary outcomes included reduction of IOP at 12 months, incidences of complications, and change in number of medications. Head-to-head meta-analysis and network meta-analysis were performed using Stata and R software. RESULTS In total, 22 studies were included, involving 2859 eyes of 2704 patients. In terms of IOP reduction at 6 and 12 months, there were no statistically significant differences in both medicated and unmedicated IOP between any pairs of interventions considered herein, as determined based on both head-to-head and network meta-analyses (all P > .05). In terms of reduction of medications, the individuals treated with 180-degree SLT required fewer medications than those treated with ALT at 12 months (0.28 [95% confidence interval, 0.06-0.50]; P = .014). No severe adverse outcomes were reported for any of the interventions. CONCLUSIONS All the available types of LT are equally effective for decreasing IOP compared with medication-based therapy. The 180-degree SLT was slightly more effective than ALT in terms of reducing the number of medications needed. Additional well-performed randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes are needed.
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Zgryźniak A, Przeździecka-Dołyk J, Szaliński M, Turno-Kręcicka A. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in the Treatment of Ocular Hypertension and Open-Angle Glaucoma: Clinical Review. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10153307. [PMID: 34362091 PMCID: PMC8347751 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10153307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a glaucoma treatment that reduces intraocular pressure (IOP). Its mechanism is based on the biological effects of the selective application of laser energy to pigmented trabecular meshwork (TM) cells, resulting in increased outflow facility. Herein, we review current publications on SLT and summarize its efficacy and safety for different indications in open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and ocular hypertension (OHT) treatment. SLT effectively reduces IOP when used as a primary treatment. In patients whose IOP is medically controlled, SLT helps to reduce medication use, and when maximally tolerated topical therapy is ineffective, SLT facilitates the realization of the target IOP. SLT is a repeatable procedure for which the vast majority of complications are mild and self-limiting. With effective IOP reduction, low complication rates and the potential to repeat the procedure, SLT offers the possibility of delaying the introduction of medical therapy and other more invasive treatment modalities while simultaneously avoiding the accompanying complications. With this knowledge, we suggest that SLT be considered as an essential primary treatment option in OAG and OHT, switching to other treatment modalities only when laser procedures are insufficient for achieving the required target IOP.
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- Aleksandra Zgryźniak
- Clinic of Ophthalmology, University Teaching Hospital, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.Z.); (M.S.); (A.T.-K.)
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- Department of Optics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, wyb. Stanislawa Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wroclaw Medical University, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
- Correspondence: or
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- Clinic of Ophthalmology, University Teaching Hospital, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.Z.); (M.S.); (A.T.-K.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wroclaw Medical University, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Clinic of Ophthalmology, University Teaching Hospital, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.Z.); (M.S.); (A.T.-K.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wroclaw Medical University, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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Realini T, Olawoye O, Kizor-Akaraiwe N, Manji S, Sit A. The Rationale for Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Africa. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) 2018; 7:387-393. [PMID: 30484574 DOI: 10.22608/apo.2018271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in Africa. The condition is treatable but not curable. There are numerous obstacles to glaucoma care in Africa, including availability, accessibility and affordability of treatments, as well as medication nonadherence among patients. Medical therapy is costly relative to the average income in Africa and it requires daily self-dosing by patients. Surgery is of limited availability in many regions in Africa, and a high proportion of patients refuse surgery because it is expensive. Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) proves to be a favorable alternative to medical or surgical care, as it is highly effective and safe in people of African descent, more cost-effective than medical therapy, quick and easy to perform, and portable. The procedure also requires no postoperative care, thus obviates the issue of nonadherence. In uncontrolled studies, SLT has a high response rate and it lowers intraocular pressure by 30% to 40%, which exceeds the goal in international guidelines for initial therapies. The African Glaucoma Consortium (AGC), a member-driven stakeholder collective, has been formed in part to develop the infrastructure for continent-wide improvements in glaucoma care. It embraces SLT as a potential key tool in their development plans. The mission of AGC includes improving clinical care by educating existing and new health care professionals to expand the provider network, by conducting trials to identify optimal care strategies for glaucoma in Africa, and by facilitating the development of an integrated network of Centers of Excellence to bring SLT and other crucial glaucoma therapies to communities throughout Africa.
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- Tony Realini
- West Virginia University Eye Institute, Morgantown, WV
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- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Global Health Program, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Örnek N, Örnek K. The use of selective laser trabeculoplasty to treat glaucoma. EXPERT REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/17469899.2018.1503533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Nurgül Örnek
- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kudret Eye Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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