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ArticleClinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)2020

Short-Term Efficacy of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Omani Eyes with Glaucoma: A Single Institutional Study.

Aisha Al Busaidi, Kashinatha Shenoy, Sathiya Murthi Panchatcharam, Abdullah Al-Mujaini

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Aisha Al BusaidiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.ORCID 0000-0003-0241-0209
Kashinatha ShenoyDepartment of Ophthalmology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Sathiya Murthi PanchatcharamResearch Section, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman.ORCID 0000-0001-7543-707X
Abdullah Al-MujainiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.ORCID 0000-0002-8862-2247

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purposeThere is some evidence suggesting a different nature of response to selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) among different races. Therefore, we aimed to assess the short-term efficacy, safety and nature of outcome of SLT in Omani eyes. PATIENTS AND

methodsA retrospective review was performed of patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension (OHTN) who underwent a single session of 360-degree SLT between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2018. The main outcome was mean IOP reduction and attainment of treatment success at 5 weeks and 12 weeks post treatment defined as at least 20% IOP reduction from baseline without further medications or interventions. Secondary outcomes were frequency of adverse events and factors predicting success.

resultsA total of 33 eyes of 33 Omani patients who underwent treatment with SLT were analyzed. The nature of response to laser followed a gradual pattern as the mean IOP reduction from baseline was 20.2% (5.21 mm Hg, P <0.001) at 5 weeks and further enhanced to 27.2% (6.95 mm Hg, P <0.001) at 12 weeks. Short-term success was achieved in 51.5% and 72.2% of eyes at 5 and 12 weeks, respectively. SLT was most effective in OHTN subgroup and those with higher baseline IOP (both P <0.001). Side effects were an infrequent occurrence, minor and transient.

conclusionThe short-term success of SLT in Omani eyes was clinically relevant and comparable to the gradual pattern seen in patients of Indian ancestry. It is a safe therapeutic option in selective Omani eyes.

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ocular hypertensionopen-angle glaucomaoutcomeraceSLT

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