The Collaborative Initial Glaucoma Treatment Study (CIGTS): Surgery or Eye Drops First?
2026-07-07T10:41:20+00:00Glaucoma is a lifelong eye condition that requires careful treatment to help prevent irreversible vision loss. If you have glaucoma, damage to your optic nerve cannot usually be reversed, making early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and regular monitoring essential for protecting your long-term eyesight. One of the most influential studies to examine glaucoma treatment strategies is the Collaborative Initial Glaucoma Treatment Study (CIGTS). This landmark clinical trial compared two common approaches for people with newly diagnosed glaucoma: starting treatment with glaucoma











