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Glaucoma

AI Models Use OCT to Estimate Visual Status, Possibly Reducing Need for Perimetry

A deep learning model trained on retinal thickness maps and ONH scans could accurately predict functional performance in glaucoma patients, study finds.
June 25, 2024

Multi-Therapy Option Best for Patients with High Untreated IOP

However, a recent Swedish study of newly detected early or moderate untreated open-angle glaucoma still found no evidence that this approach should be used routinely in all patients.
June 25, 2024

Shift in Glaucoma Surgeries to MIGS is Changing the Baseline Features of Candidates

A retrospective analysis by one group found patients were younger and had less severe disease and lower pre-op IOP.
June 24, 2024

Blood Pressure Medication May Increase POAG Risk

The relationship remains complex. Experts say balancing treatment needs for both conditions is key.
June 20, 2024

In US, Laser Now Preferred Over Drops for POAG Among Younger Practitioners

A new survey highlighted that, for the first time, SLT was selected by ophthalmologists relatively new in practice and those with a higher glaucoma patient base. ODs were not surveyed.
June 18, 2024

Beta-zone Parapapillary Morphology Plays Crucial Role in Predicting Glaucoma Progression

Longer radial extent and larger angular extent were key parameters identified by researchers.
June 18, 2024

About Half of Acute Anterior Uveitis Cases Will Develop Recurrence

Patients with viral disease have the highest risk of ipsilateral recurrence and lowest risk of contralateral recurrence.
June 11, 2024

Shear Response Could Link Cornea to Glaucoma

Ultrasound elastography found correlations in donor eyes between a larger effect there and a similar strain at the optic nerve head in response to IOP increase.
June 5, 2024

Don’t Wait for All Glaucoma Tests to Show Progression

Be prepared to escalate treatment if only one out of the available structural and functional findings indicates a severe stage, researchers advise.
May 30, 2024

Papillomacular, Papillofoveal Bundle Defects Correlate to Central VF Abnormalities

Using a novel imaging modality, researchers found that these findings were prevalent in eyes with glaucoma and increased the likelihood of a defect in the corresponding central VF 10-2 test locations.
May 29, 2024