Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma Selective Laser for Trabeculoplasty Treatment in Vietnam.

INTRODUCTION

To evaluate the effectiveness of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in Vietnamese patients with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PXG).

METHODS

This prospective, comparative study included a total of 64 eyes from PXG patients who had not previously received any antiglaucomatous medication. Patients were categorized into two groups: Group 1 consisted of 32 eyes treated with SLT as the initial therapy, while Group 2 comprised 32 eyes treated with Tafluprost 0.0015%.

RESULTS

The baseline IOP before treatment ranged from 22 to 26 mmHg. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of mean cup/disc (C/D) ratio and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness. At the final visit, the mean percentage reduction of IOP was 26.73% in Group 1 and 27.15% in Group 2.

DISCUSSION: SLT significantly reduced IOP in PXG patients, with outcomes comparable to Tafluprost. Treatment was more successful in eyes with higher trabecular pigmentation and early- stage glaucoma. Structural and functional parameters remained stable over 12 months. Side effects, including mild itchiness, IOP spikes, and anterior chamber reactions, were transient and manageable. No vision-threatening complications occurred, confirming SLT as a safe and effective first-line option for PXG in Vietnamese patients.

CONCLUSION

SLT can be effectively used as a primary treatment for PXG. In cases of recurrent IOP elevation, a second SLT procedure can be administered alone or in combination with other medications.