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Laser trabeculoplasty may not provide glaucoma-specific cost savings
Laser trabeculoplasty did not reduce reliance on glaucoma medications or costs associated with glaucoma treatment, according to a study.The retrospective administrative claims analysis involved medical and pharmacy claims data from 4,743 patients with open-angle glaucoma who underwent trabeculoplasty and 16,484 patients with open-angle glaucoma who used medications. Patients were followed for 12 months before their specific index date and 24 months after the index date.