Glaucoma
Tackling the “Myopia or Glaucoma?” Question
As the prevalence of both increase, ODs will be on the front lines, relying on a growing set of tools to aid proper diagnosis and management.
01/15/2022
Insurance Plays Major Role in Glaucoma Suspects Lost to Follow-Up
Survey found up to 42% of underserved respondents were affected.
01/14/2022
Low Estrogen Increases POAG Risk in Females
This association was more significant for pre- than postmenopausal women.
01/14/2022
Two Genes Associated with Pigment Dispersion Syndrome, Pigmentary Glaucoma
Common loci were found to be largely present in patients with either condition.
01/13/2022
OCT, OCT-A Parameters Score High For Long-term Reproducibility
The former showed lower test-retest variability, but researchers suggest using the two technologies concurrently for the best results.
01/07/2022
Peripapillary Vessel Density Associated With Visual Field Deterioration
Glaucoma patients with greater peripapillary capillary decrease after trabeculectomy are more likely to experience this outcome.
01/06/2022
Vitamin B3 May Lower Risk of Glaucoma
Increased daily niacin intake was associated with lower odds of developing the disease.
01/05/2022
Study Identifies Optimal Measure for Detecting Glaucoma Progression
Macular ganglion cell complex thickness on OCT was found to be superior.
12/28/2021
Baseline Vascular, Structural Parameters Help Predict VF Progression
This finding held true in OAG patients with central VF damage at different stages of the disease.
12/20/2021
Study Suggests Need for Ethnic-specific OCT Normative Database
Pooled analysis of multiple Asian population-based studies revealed RNFL thickness and rim area variations among different non-glaucomatous eyes.
12/15/2021
