Cost-effectiveness of primary surgical versus primary medical management in the treatment of patients presenting with advanced glaucoma

Conclusion
This is the first study to evaluate management strategies for those presenting with advanced glaucoma. At a 2-year time horizon, medication is the more cost-effective approach for managing glaucoma. Future research can focus on the costs and benefits of the treatments over a longer time horizon.

Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Kernohan, A., Homer, T., Shabaninejad, H., King, A. J., Hudson, J., Fernie, G., Azuara-Blanco, A., Burr, J., Sparrow, J. M., Garway-Heath, D., Barton, K., Norrie, J., Maclennan, G., Vale, L. Tags: Open access Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research