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.

06/25/2024

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.

06/25/2024

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.

06/24/2024

Blood Pressure Medication May Increase POAG Risk

The relationship remains complex. Experts say balancing treatment needs for both conditions is key.

06/20/2024

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.

06/18/2024

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

Longer radial extent and larger angular extent were key parameters identified by researchers.

06/18/2024

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.

06/11/2024

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.

06/05/2024

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.

05/30/2024

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.

05/29/2024