Topical prostaglandin analogues do not affect selective laser trabeculoplasty outcomes

Abstract

PurposeTo investigate the effect of topical prostaglandin analogue use on the efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering in patients with open-angle glaucoma.Patients and MethodsThis retrospective study included 123 consecutive patients who underwent 180° SLT for the first time. Eyes were grouped into those that received prostaglandin analogues before and after SLT (n = 74) and those that did not (n = 49). The main outcome measure was IOP lowering after SLT. Success was defined as ≥ 20% reduction in IOP without further glaucoma intervention.ResultsThere was no significant difference in IOP lowering at 6 months post-laser between the prostaglandin an..