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| Which glaucoma study compared an ALT laser in one eye with 0.5% timol in the other eye? |
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| Glaucoma laser trial study |
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| What were the results of the GLT study follow up? |
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Definition
7 years later after the initial 2 years, laser treatment showed better results |
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| Which glaucoma study compared laser surgery vs. trabeculotomy? |
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Definition
| AGIS (Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study) |
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Term
| What can be concluded from the AGIS study in regards to IOP? |
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Definition
| Sustained IOP reduction under 18mmHg is correlated with stability of the visual field. |
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| Which study compares medical treatment to surgery? |
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Definition
| CIGTS (Collaborative Initial Glaucoma Treatment Study) |
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| Which study answers the question if early treatment is better in the initial treatment of glaucoma? |
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