Glaucoma laser treatment parameters and practices of ASCRS members--1999 survey. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2000 May;26(5):755-65. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(00)00425-9.

Abstract

A survey of glaucoma laser parameters and practices was mailed to all United States members of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) in March 1999. Approximately 19% (947) of the 5100 surveys were returned. The survey assessed parameters used for laser trabeculoplasty, laser iridotomy, and gonioplasty. Respondents also answered questions about the application of these laser therapies in a wide variety of clinical situations. The results were cross-tabulated by age, number of laser trabeculoplasties performed per month, fellowship training in glaucoma, and geographic location.

MeSH terms

  • Glaucoma / surgery*
  • Gonioscopy
  • Health Surveys*
  • Humans
  • Iris / surgery*
  • Laser Therapy / statistics & numerical data*
  • Middle Aged
  • Ophthalmology / statistics & numerical data*
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians' / statistics & numerical data*
  • Societies, Medical / statistics & numerical data
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Trabeculectomy
  • United States