Changes in glaucoma management following visual field testing and optical coherence tomography

Background Optimal utilisation of investigations in glaucoma management remains unclear. We aimed to assess whether a temporal association exists between such testing and management changes. Methods Retrospective observational study using nationwide healthcare insurance claims database. Glaucoma outpatient encounters from patients aged 40 years with/without Humphrey visual field (HVF) and/or optical coherence tomography (OCT) were identified. An encounter was considered associated with an intervention if surgery occurred within 90 ...
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