A survey of glaucoma surgery parameters was mailed to all the United States
members of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in 1999
and 2000. Of the 5659 surveys mailed, 725 (13%) were returned. The survey
assessed parameters used in glaucoma surgical treatment. Preferred surgery
treatment patterns were cross-tabulated with fellowship training in glaucom
a (9.3%) and geographic location. This report summarizes current practice s
tyles and patterns of comprehensive ophthalmologists in the United States a
s derived from the survey. (C) 2001 ASCRS and ESCRS.