Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
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Behzad Amoozgar

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  Minimally Invasive Modalities for Treatment of Glaucoma: An Update
  Author(s): Jun Hui Lee, Behzad Amoozgar and Ying HanJun Hui Lee, Behzad Amoozgar and Ying Han
  
  Purpose of Review: In recent years, Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) and laser-based procedures have been gaining popularity as glaucoma treatment options. As such, they represent active areas of research. This article reviews some of the notable recent and forthcoming developments in this field. Recent Findings: The MIGS devices and cyclophotocoagulation have been focused on achieving satisfactory success rate as either combined with phacoemulsification or standalone procedure. They also have superior safety profile when compared to traditional incisional glaucoma surgeries. In addition to the promising data available thus far, more comprehensive investigations on the long-term efficacy and safety of these interventions are currently underway. Summary: New minimally invasive surgical modalities have show.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9570.1000666

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