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Key characteristics of MIGS devices
| Characteristic of MIGS device | Result |
|---|---|
| Minimally invasive | Reduced trauma to ocular tissue |
| Small device geometry | Allowing for reduced operation time |
| Improved mechanisms of IOP control | Reduced risk of postoperative hypotony |
| Biocompatible | Decreased postoperative scarring and improving long‐term outcomes |
IOP, intraocular pressure; MIGS, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
