Long-term effectiveness and safety of XEN45 in open-angle glaucoma patients.

Background: To investigate the long-term effectiveness and safety of XEN45 implant, either alone or in combination with phacoemulsification, in eyes with open-angle glaucoma (OAG).

Methods: Retrospective and single center study conducted on consecutive OAG patients who underwent a XEN45 implant between February-2017 and December-2021. The primary endpoint was the mean intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering from preoperative values.

Glaucoma and Driving License: How to Identify Patients at Risk of Revocation.

Aim: To identify clinical criteria that are easily achievable with follow-up tests and can identify subjects not suitable for driving.

Patients And Methods: We recruited 194 subjects with a clear diagnosis of glaucoma, with no other conditions that could affect the visual field (VF), and who performed a reliable VF examination. All patients underwent a full ophthalmologic evaluation and a questionnaire considering driving habits.