Glaucoma
Trabeculectomy with Anti-VEGF Best for Neovascular Glaucoma Outcomes Short-Term
Injections can enhance surgery’s results for up to six months.
10/02/2023
Cataract, Body Weight, RNFL Thickness All Factors in PACG
Study also shows hyperlipidemia, cholesterol, triglyceride, malondialdehyde and short-term antidepressant exposure are associated with the condition.
09/28/2023
Alcohol Consumption Patterns in Men Related to Glaucoma Prevalence
A study based in Japan found both frequency and quantity provided a dose-response association.
09/28/2023
Advanced Corneal Measurements Could Help Detect VF Progression
Stress-strain index and some indicators of scleral rigidity, measured at one month after initiation of latanoprost monotherapy, could be used as biomarkers.
09/27/2023
An Antihypertensive Medication May Increase Glaucoma Risk
The association with calcium channel blockers appears to be structural and independent of IOP.
09/21/2023
Academy of Ophthalmology Report Supports First-line SLT
A systematic review of level I-II data confirmed the procedure’s clinical safety and efficacy.
09/18/2023
Glaucoma Progression Better Recognized by Newer VF Index
Called targeted mean total deviation, the metric could better detect changes in early to moderate forms of the condition through heightened sensitivity and faster rate of change over other indices.
09/15/2023
Endophthalmitis Incidence 50% Higher in Glaucoma vs. Cataract Surgeries
Diagnosis also occurred several days later in the first group.
09/14/2023
Choroidal Biomarker Mechanism Differs in POAG, PACG
EDI-OCT yields insights on vascular capacity showing that the two forms of glaucoma induce differing effects on blood vessels.
09/11/2023
Normal-tension Glaucoma Risk Factors May Differ in the ONH
Detection sensitivity may be greater inferiorly.
09/07/2023
Upcoming Events
October 5, 2023
Addressing a Major Gap in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Mile Brujic, OD, and Sheri Rowen, MD
Webinar: 7:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
October 11, 2023
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Dickie Brennan's Palace Café
Presenters: Nora Cothran, OD, and Michael Chaglasian, OD
Presentation: 7:00pm CT
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
October 11, 2023
Recognizing and Treating Patients with GA
Location: Volpe, Woodbury, NY
Presenters: Matthew Cunningham, MD, and Betty Zhang, OD
Presentation: 7:00pm ET
Sponsored by Apellis
