title: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty as Primary Treatment for Open-Angle Glaucoma.
abstract: Open-angle glaucoma is a silent, chronic disorder which results in progressive and permanent vision loss. Designing the optimal treatment regimen can be particularly challenging in the management of high-risk patients with frequent loss to follow-up or a longstanding history of medication noncompliance. In this article we aim to review fundamental techniques in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment with emphasis on the strengths and weaknesses of selective laser trabeculoplasty, a technique in modern therapy which may mold the future of primary treatment in open angle glaucoma management. [Full article available at http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal-2016-06.asp, free with no login].
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI.
authors.forename: Laith M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Kadasi
authors.affiliation: Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Ophthalmology), Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI.
authors.forename: Safa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wagdi
authors.affiliation: Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Ophthalmology), Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI.
authors.forename: Kimberly V
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006068:Gonioscopy; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014130:Trabeculectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014794:Visual Fields
keywords: glaucoma; laser surgery; selective laser trabeculoplasty