Kawashima Rumi

Chen Shu Ying, Ling Anni, Chan Poemen P, Huang Chukai, Kawashima Rumi, Usui Shinichi et al.

This study found four specific genetic markers (SNPs) are associated with high-tension glaucoma (HTG) in Chinese and Japanese populations, suggesting distinct genetic mechanisms for HTG versus normal-tension glaucoma.

Miki Atsuya, Okazaki Tomoyuki, Weinreb Robert N, Morota Misa, Tanimura Aki, Kawashima Rumi et al.

This study found standard visual field progression metrics underestimate severe glaucoma worsening. A targeted metric excluding undetectable points better reflects true progression, improving monitoring in advanced disease.

Sugimoto Ikki, Usui Shinichi, Okazaki Tomoyuki, Kawashima Rumi, Miki Atsuya, Kawasaki Ryo et al.

Ex-PRESS blebs in exfoliation glaucoma show smaller fluid spaces and more fibrosis than in POAG, indicating worse surgical outcomes and poorer IOP control due to differing healing.

Lu Shi Yao, Rong Shi Song, Wu Zhenggen, Huang Chukai, Matsushita Kenji, Ng Tsz Kin et al.

This study found a genetic marker (rs4236601) at the CAV1-CAV2 locus linked to normal-tension glaucoma in Chinese, but not Japanese, suggesting ethnic differences in disease risk.

Miki Atsuya, Kumoi Miho, Usui Shinichi, Endo Takao, Kawashima Rumi, Morimoto Takeshi et al.

OCT segmentation errors in RNFL and GCC scans are common, affecting up to 20.7% of scans, and are linked to signal strength, disc size, and disease. Clinicians must review raw OCT images to ensure accuracy.

Miki Atsuya, Kawashima Rumi, Usui Shinichi, Matsushita Kenji, Nishida Kohji

SLT for open-angle glaucoma on maximal medical therapy showed limited 1-year IOP control. Success varied by glaucoma type and baseline IOP, suggesting SLT may be less effective in these advanced cases.

Kawashima Rumi, Matsushita Kenji, Fujimoto Hisataka, Maeda Naoyuki, Nishida Kohji

Noncontact tonometry in a PAC eye showed air pressure caused iris-cornea contact, suggesting potential endothelial stress in very shallow anterior chambers.