Glaucoma Schlemm's canal stent insertion: a systematic review

ABSTRACT

Schlemm's canal stent insertion is a procedure for controlling the intraocular pressure by inserting a stent in the anterior chamber in patients with open-angle glaucoma. The objective of this review is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Schlemm's canal stent insertion for glaucoma. Searches of key databases, including 8 Korean databases, Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library, were searched. Among 249 articles located in the search, a total of 14 studies (4 randomized controlled trials and 10 case series) were included in this review. Two review authors independently selected the studies and assessed their quality. On the basis of current data, we recommend that Schlemm's canal stent insertion is safe and effective for reducing intraocular pressure and the number of anti-glaucoma medications being administered for patients with open angle glaucoma.