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

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October 11, 2023

Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Dickie Brennan's Palace Café
Presenters: Nora Cothran, OD, and Michael Chaglasian, OD
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October 11, 2023

Recognizing and Treating Patients with GA
Location: Volpe, Woodbury, NY
Presenters: Matthew Cunningham, MD, and Betty Zhang, OD
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