The report was produced in 4 months by a method not previously used by HAS. Studies were selected and reviewed according to the same evidence-based rules as for standard assessments but the review was restricted to studies of a high level of evidence. Documentary research focused on documents from agencies and/or learned societies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and French or European observational studies. The opinion of 11 health professionals from different professional backgrounds and regions of France, who are concerned by glaucoma, was requested in a questionnaire. The report was submitted to members of the Commission d’évaluation des stratégies de santé and to the HAS Board, to establish the issue(s) that the assessment report on glaucoma scheduled for 2007 (HAS’ work programme) should address.
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