Perbandingan Hasil Metode Operasi dan Tanpa Operasi pada Pasien Glukoma di RSUD Welas Asih Periode Tahun 2021-2025

Abstract. Glaucoma is a major cause of irreversible blindness characterized by elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), optic nerve damage, and progressive visual impairment, requiring appropriate management to control disease progression. This study aimed to analyze the comparison between surgical and non-surgical methods in reducing IOP and improving visual acuity among glaucoma patients at RSUD Welas Asih during the 2021–2025 period. A comparative quantitative study with a retrospective cross-sectional design was conducted. The study involved 55 glaucoma patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, consisting of 26 patients in the surgical group and 29 patients in the non-surgical group, selected through purposive sampling. Data were obtained from medical records, including pre and post treatment IOP and visual acuity values, and analyzed using univariate and bivariate statistical tests, both parametric and non-parametric, according to data distribution. The results demonstrated a greater and statistically significant reduction in IOP in the surgical group compared to the non-surgical group in both eyes (p