Glaucoma
Nasal Sector Circumpapillary Perfusion a Helpful Early Glaucoma Parameter
Macular changes in both the parafoveal and perifoveal areas indicate that this parameter may be important in the follow-up in patients with early VF findings.
06/29/2022
AMD May Throw Off Some OCT Measurements
Clinicians managing patients with the nonexudative form of this condition should be aware that drusen can affect segmentation of the inner layers.
06/28/2022
Smoking Intensity Tied to VF Loss Rate in Glaucoma
Patients who used to or currently smoke more than 20 packs a year progressed the fastest in this study.
06/28/2022
Patients With RP at Increased Risk for Open-Angle Glaucoma
Eyecare providers should keep this association in mind when managing this patient population.
06/27/2022
Glaucoma Severity at Presentation Similar Before, After Affordable Care Act
However, study shows there was a significant decrease in the prevalence of patients enrolled in Medicaid who presented with more severe disease post-policy change.
06/23/2022
Glaucoma Risk Factors Distinguishable With Visual Field Test Combo
An alternative perimetry method may complement SAP by helping to identify clinical features associated with damage.
06/22/2022
Optic Disc Tilt Linked to Lower Peripapillary Vessel Density
This result was distinct and reproducible with OCT-A.
06/17/2022
Eyelid Rubbing, Squeezing Temporarily Increases IOP
This finding may have important implications for glaucoma progression.
06/17/2022
Most Glaucoma Patients Don’t Undergo Perimetry Annually
Large study finds mean rate of 0.65 tests per patient per year, or about once every 18 months.
06/15/2022
IOP May Be Influenced by Post-Menopausal Hormone Use
Other female reproductive factors may also contribute to a higher risk of increased pressure and therefore OAG.
06/15/2022
