Maki Pauline M

Wang Catherine, Kravets Sasha, Sethi Abhishek, Espeland Mark A, Pasquale Louis R, Rapp Stephen R et al.

In older women without glaucoma, large optic cupping was associated with lower frontal/occipital lobe volumes and larger lateral ventricles, suggesting it may indicate brain aging.

Vajaranant Thasarat Sutabutr, Hallak Joelle, Espeland Mark A, Pasquale Louis R, Klein Barbara E, Meuer Stacy M et al.

This study found that postmenopausal women without glaucoma but with large optic nerve cupping had lower global cognitive function, suggesting a potential ocular biomarker for cognitive decline.

Vajaranant Thasarat Sutabutr, Ray Roberta M, Pasquale Louis R, Mares Julie A, Ritch Robert, Gower Emily W et al.

This study found estrogen-only hormone therapy reduced open-angle glaucoma risk in African-American women, but not other groups or with combined therapy, suggesting a race-specific benefit.

Vajaranant Thasarat S, Maki Pauline M, Pasquale Louis R, Lee Anne, Kim Hajwa, Haan Mary N

This study found estrogen-alone therapy slightly reduced intraocular pressure by 0.5 mmHg in postmenopausal women, but its clinical significance for glaucoma risk remains uncertain.