Objective:

To assess the efficacy of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) as primary treatment for open-angle glaucoma in treatment-naïve black patients in south east Nigeria.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• SLT resulted in significant IOP reduction in treatment-naïve patients (p < 0.05).
• Success defined as IOP reduction of ≥ 3 mmHg or ≥ 20% from baseline.
• Efficacy of SLT aligns with findings from previous studies in other populations.

Interpretation:

SLT is an effective initial treatment for open-angle glaucoma in the studied population, showing promising IOP reduction and medication savings, which could influence clinical practice in Nigeria.

Limitations:

• Retrospective design may introduce bias, potentially affecting the reliability of the results.
• Lack of standardized IOP measurements across patients.

Conclusion:

SLT is a viable first-line treatment for glaucoma in south eastern Nigeria, though barriers to implementation, such as cost and training, remain.

Source

Based on findings from:

Outcomes of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty as Initial Treatment for Glaucoma: A Retrospective Analysis from Enugu, Nigeria

Nkiru Nwamaka Kizor-Akaraiwe, Suhanyah Okeke, Chukwu Oko, Nkechi Uche, Obinna Jude Shiweobi. Bmc Ophthalmology, 2026.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-026-04665-4

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