Will Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) gain acceptance and be adopted in the Asia-Pacific Region?
- Author:
Norman M. Aquino
- Publication Type:Other Types
- MeSH:
Glaucoma, Open-Angle;
Intraocular Pressure
- From:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
2014;39(2):198-100
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The options for surgical control of intraocular pressure (IOP) in open-angle glaucoma (OAG) patients are expanding. In the last few years, traditional glaucoma filtration surgery is being challenged with the introduction of new surgical approaches and implants that offer innovative solutions to safely lower IOP in OAG eyes. These new procedures and devises are collectively termed as Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery or MIGS. They involve an ab interno approach and are oftentimes done in conjunction with cataract surgery. The following techniques and devices fall under the category of MIGS1 :
- Full text:PJO 53.pdf
