Bachmann Lucas M

Shajiei Tania D, Iadanza Sandro, Bachmann Lucas M, Kniestedt Christoph

This meta-analysis found ocular pulse amplitude (OPA) differs across eye conditions, with higher OPA in glaucoma/ocular hypertension and lower in cataracts, suggesting OPA may aid disease differentiation.

Enz Tim J, Bittner Mario, Tribble James R, Williams Pete A, Thiel Michael A, Schmid Martin K et al.

This study found that brimonidine and brinzolamide eye drops, while lowering IOP, did not significantly alter retinal blood flow velocity in healthy adults, suggesting no detrimental ocular blood flow effects.

Scherrer Elena, Bachmann Lucas M, Job Oliver, Müller Luzia, Thiel Michael A, Bochmann Frank

Glaucoma tube surgery commonly causes eye movement disorders, often affecting downgaze/adduction, irrespective of device type. Though not always causing diplopia, it's frequent and requires informed consent discussion.

Müller Luzia, Jensen Berit P, Bachmann Lucas M, Wong Dickson, Wells Anthony P

This study found the "tissue press method" is as effective as nasolacrimal occlusion in reducing systemic timolol absorption. This simpler technique offers a practical way to minimize side effects from eye drops.

Knecht Pascal B, Menghini Moreno, Bachmann Lucas M, Baumgartner Ralf W, Landau Klara

This study found that ocular pulse amplitude (OPA) is significantly reduced in severe carotid artery stenosis. OPA could serve as a non-invasive, inexpensive screening tool for carotid artery stenosis, potentially reducing stroke incidence.

Knecht Pascal B, Bosch Martina M, Menke Marcel N, Bachmann Lucas M, Funk Jens, Kaufmann Claude

A study comparing handheld and slit-lamp dynamic contour tonometers found strong agreement in IOP and OPA measurements. The handheld device is a valuable clinical alternative.

Romppainen Timo, Bachmann Lucas M, Kaufmann Claude, Kniestedt Christoph, Mrochen Michael, Thiel Michael A

Corneal cross-linking (CCL) causes tonometers to overestimate intraocular pressure (IOP) and reduces measurement accuracy. Clinicians must interpret post-CCL IOP readings cautiously due to potential variability and overestimation.

Stieger Roland, Kniestedt Christoph, Sutter Florian, Bachmann Lucas M, Stuermer Joerg

This study found plateau iris syndrome (PIS) caused recurrent angle closure in over half of young patients, highlighting its prevalence and the need for UBM/gonioscopy for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

von Schulthess Sandra R, Kaufmann Claude, Bachmann Lucas M, Yanar Ahmet, Thiel Michael A

This study found that an early ocular pulse amplitude (OPA) drop greater than 2.0 mmHg after trabeculectomy predicts better long-term surgical success, suggesting OPA as a useful prognostic marker.

Kaufmann Claude, Bachmann Lucas M, Thiel Michael A

This study found Dynamic Contour Tonometry (DCT) readings are higher, less influenced by corneal properties, and more reproducible than Goldmann Applanation Tonometry (GAT), suggesting DCT is a reliable clinical tool.

Kaufmann Claude, Bachmann Lucas M, Thiel Michael A

This study found Goldmann tonometry significantly underestimates IOP after LASIK, while dynamic contour tonometry provides stable, more accurate readings. This highlights DCT's value for post-LASIK glaucoma management.