| AGV | Ahmed glaucoma valve |
| anti-VEGF | anti–vascular endothelial growth factor |
| BCVA | best-corrected visual acuity |
| BGI | Baerveldt glaucoma implant |
| CI | confidence interval |
| HR | hazard ratio |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| logMAR | logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution |
| NVG | neovascular glaucoma |
| PTVT | Primary Tube Versus Trabeculectomy |
| SD | standard deviation |
| TVT | Tube Versus Trabeculectomy |