Girkin Christopher

Soltani Ghazaleh, Nishida Takashi, Moghimi Sasan, Tran Elaine, Yamane Maya, Girkin Christopher et al.

This study found optic nerve head prelaminar schisis, especially severe forms, is linked to faster visual field loss in glaucoma, suggesting it's a biomarker for progression risk.

Newman-Casey Paula Anne, Hark Lisa A, Lu Ming-Chen, Nghiem Van Thi Ha, Swain Thomas, McGwin Gerald et al.

Targeted glaucoma screenings in high-risk communities (poverty, African American/Hispanic) found a 27% glaucoma/suspect rate, three times the national average, highlighting the need for focused outreach.

Chien Lillian, Liu Rong, Girkin Christopher, Kwon MiYoung

Glaucoma patients and older adults require higher contrast for letter recognition, linked to thinner macular RGC+ layers, highlighting central vision impact and potential diagnostic markers.

Kwon MiYoung, Liu Rong, Patel Bhavika N, Girkin Christopher

Glaucoma patients read slower due to a reduced visual span, even with normal acuity. This highlights visual span as a key factor limiting reading ability in glaucoma.

Medeiros Felipe A, Lisboa Renato, Weinreb Robert N, Liebmann Jeffrey M, Girkin Christopher, Zangwill Linda M

This study found that eyes developing early visual field defects in glaucoma already have significant retinal ganglion cell loss (average 28.4%). This highlights that substantial damage occurs before functional changes are detected.

Dreer Laura E, Girkin Christopher, Mansberger Steven L

This study found glaucoma medication adherence is often low, with age, education, income, and particularly race (African descent showing lower adherence) being significant predictive factors. This highlights the need for targeted interventions.

Yang Hongli, Downs J Crawford, Girkin Christopher, Sakata Lisandro, Bellezza Anthony, Thompson Hilary et al.

This study found early glaucoma in monkeys causes profound, fixed posterior deformation and thickening of the lamina cribrosa, with mild scleral changes, offering insights into optic nerve damage.

Downs J Crawford, Yang Hongli, Girkin Christopher, Sakata Lisandro, Bellezza Anthony, Thompson Hilary et al.

Early glaucoma in monkeys profoundly deforms the optic nerve head's neural canal and subarachnoid space, showing radial expansion and axial elongation. This structural change occurs early, even with subtle surface changes.

Wax Martin B, Camras Carl B, Fiscella Richard G, Girkin Christopher, Singh Kuldev, Weinreb Robert N

This roundtable highlighted that glaucoma patients often have highest IOP at night, potentially with low blood pressure, emphasizing 24-hour IOP control and drug selection for optic nerve protection.