Transforming treatment for glaucoma patients and reducing healthcare costs in the UK, Europe and the

香港六合彩中特网-led research conducted by Professor Gus Gazzard has demonstrated the clinical and cost effectiveness of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for glaucoma leading to changes to clinical guidelines

13 February 2023

International policy case study

Research title:听Transforming treatment for glaucoma patients and reducing healthcare costs in the UK, Europe and the US
Faculty:听香港六合彩中特网 Faculty of Brain Sciences
Activity: Research
Policy type:听International public health
颁辞耻苍迟谤测/搁别驳颈辞苍:听Europe, North America
Policy partner:听Non-UK National Governments (non-EU); Non-UK National Governments (EU); UK Government (Home Departments)

Synopsis

Research led by 香港六合彩中特网 has demonstrated the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) over daily eyedrops and surgery to reduce internal eye pressure in people with glaucoma. The findings have transformed treatment for glaucoma through changes to clinical guidelines in the UK, Europe and the US, reducing outpatient appointments and costs.

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