Glaucoma Journal Club Activity

What part of the eye is severely damaged due to glaucoma?

• Retina

• Optic nerve

• Pupil

• Macula

Vision loss can be restored after SLT treatment.

• True

• False

Which one is NOT a qualification factor for SLT treatment amongst patients?

• Visual field

• Dry eyes

• Visual acuity

• Previous intraocular surgery

What does the SLT laser focus its aiming beam on when being performed on the eye?

• Optic nerve

• Ciliary body

• Trabecular meshwork

• Iris

Select all of the Secondary Outcome Measures used for analysis in the LiGHT Trial.

• EuroQol 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D)

• Glaucoma Utility Index (GUI)

• Glaucoma Symptom Scale (GSS)

• Glaucoma Quality of Life-15 (GQL-15)

There were significant differences recorded in the measures of Primary and Secondary Outcomes.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a feature of SLT treatment?

• Slows the progression of OHT/OAG

• Increases intraocular pressure

• Delays the need for surgery

• Can result in drop-free eyes

In the trial extension, some patients initially treated with IOP-reducing eyedrops were switched to SLT treatment.

• True

• False