Real-world data from selective laser trabeculoplasty in Brazil.

Evaluate real-world data of outcomes from selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) performed in different regions of Brazil and investigate potential predictors of success associated with treatment. Multicenter retrospective case series with patients who underwent a primary SLT procedure. A total of 835 eyes from 835 patients were included.

Can Psychologic Stress Elevate Intraocular Pressure in Healthy Individuals?

Purpose: To investigate if a stress event can influence intraocular pressure (IOP) in a group of healthy individuals.

Design: Case-control study.

Participants: A total of 28 healthy subjects were included: 17 in the stress group and 11 in the control group.

Paclitaxel Associated With Lipid Nanoparticles as a New Antiscarring Agent in Experimental Glaucoma Surgery.

Purpose: To investigate the effects of paclitaxel associated with lipid nanoemulsions (LDE-PTX) on postoperative scarring in rabbits undergoing trabeculectomy.

Methods: Thirty-four rabbits that underwent trabeculectomy were allocated to four groups: LDE-PTX/SC (n = 9), treated with LDE-PTX (1.5 mg, intraoperative subconjunctival injection); LDE-PTX/IV (n = 9), treated with LDE-PTX (4 mg/kg per day intravenously) at the end of the surgery and once per week for 3 weeks; MMC (n = 9), treated with intraoperative 0.