Glaucoma
Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Risk for Ocular Diseases
Diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, AMD and cataract surgery were among those with decreased future risk.
05/02/2024
Most Glaucoma Patients Require a Second Med Within Five Years
Adequate IOP control was only maintained for about a year and a half in a large British study.
05/01/2024
Meds that Induce Angle-Closure Glaucoma Identified
Topiramate tops the list for specific agents, while the category of sulfonamides was the largest drug class overall.
05/01/2024
Normal-Tension Glaucoma Exhibits Reduced Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow Dynamics
Researchers speculate that the ensuing stagnation may cause an accumulation of neurodegenerative factors; another theory involves compartmentalization of the optic nerve sheath.
04/29/2024
Study Finds Suspected Glaucomatous Changes in One-Sixth of Cataract Patients
Routine OCT screening before surgery picked up a considerable number of previously unidentified cases with abnormal RNFL results.
04/29/2024
Vision-related QoL Unchanged After Trabeculectomy
This research highlights the importance of using both objective and subjective measures to evaluate glaucoma patients and treatment outcomes.
04/26/2024
Smoking Reduces ONH Vessel Density in Glaucoma
Study shows a dose-dependent association with faster deterioration over time.
04/25/2024
Glaucoma Med Adherence in First Two Years Predicts Future Patterns
A Danish study of 30,000 patients found increasing age, female sex and low comorbidity score were correlated with better diligence with eye drop treatment for up to 10 years.
04/24/2024
Study Finds Prophylactic LPI Cost-Effective for PACS
To reduce risk of angle closure, researchers strongly suggest considering this intervention in patients without visually significant cataract.
04/23/2024
Experts Propose Four New Parameters to Boost Accuracy of Glaucoma Dx on OCT
Fovea-to-disc distance, location of the superior and inferior peaks of the cpRNFL thickness curve, and estimated axial length all correlated with RNFL thickness more so than age and disc area in a new study.
04/23/2024
Upcoming Events
May 17-19, 2024
June 4, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, and Jessica Steen, OD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
September 8, 2024
Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter: Paul Karpecki, OD
