This Glaucoma Annual Evidence Update presents a collection of evidence that has emerged in the past 12 months since the
2007 NKW.
Scope - The term “glaucoma” for the purposes of the knowledge week is used to cover primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), normal tension glaucoma (NTG). Ocular hypertension is also included here as it is a strong risk factor for developing glaucoma. Angle closure glaucoma, paediatric glaucoma and the secondary glaucomas are not covered in this update.
Searches were limited to the period October 2007 to October 2008 and the findings are presented through a number of topics reflecting the care pathway.
The evidence has been categorised into secondary publications (systematic reviews and meta analyses), interventional studies (randomised control trials and clinical control trials) and observational studies. Links to the full text articles are provided where available and links to PubMed abstracts in all other cases, together with links to the 2006 NKW pages are also provided.
Users should note that the EVSL has not performed an in-depth appraisal of the content or quality of each reference cited and their inclusion does not imply endorsement. We recommend that a full appraisal is completed using the appropriate check-list provided by the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.
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