Table 1.
National Estimates of Common Laser and Incisional Glaucoma Surgeries Performed on Medicare Enrollees (2008–2016)
| Procedure | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Trabeculoplasty | 156185 | 153380 | 149735 | 144880 | 140940 | 142400 | 149165 | 150380 | 153865 |
| Trabeculectomy | 25610 | 25620 | 26145 | 24665 | 23370 | 22680 | 21730 | 20770 | 18925 |
| GDI | 11615 | 11270 | 12375 | 12675 | 13825 | 14825 | 14700 | 14315 | 13960 |
| Transcleral Diode Cyclophotocoagulation | 4450 | 3920 | 3885 | 3530 | 3495 | 3540 | 3745 | 4585 | 9510 |
| Endocyclophotocoagulation | 8775 | 10870 | 10725 | 10695 | 10815 | 10560 | 10535 | 10740 | 11275 |
| Iridectomy | 84850 | 84590 | 79665 | 83010 | 79055 | 82230 | 82150 | 79075 | 80720 |
| Iridoplasty | 3190 | 3260 | 3010 | 2995 | 2955 | 3115 | 2785 | 2785 | 2905 |
| Canaloplasty | 180 | 525 | 1275 | 1410 | 2445 | 1645 | 1130 | 1215 | 1615 |
| iStent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 350 | 8385 | 18460 | 29920 | 42635 |
| Goniotomy | 135 | 140 | 145 | 70 | 85 | 155 | 100 | 150 | 2715 |
| Trabeculectomy and GDI procedures | 37225 | 36890 | 38520 | 37340 | 37195 | 37505 | 36430 | 35085 | 32885 |
GDI = Glaucoma Drainage Implantation.
Procedure counts presented are estimates for all of fee-for-service Medicare (20% dataset values * 5).
Trabeculectomy numbers include those done with or without Ex-PRESS shunts.