Ogata-Iwao Minako

Ogata-Iwao Minako, Inatani Masaru, Takihara Yuji, Inoue Toshihiro, Iwao Keiichiro, Tanihara Hidenobu

Awai-Kasaoka Nanako, Inoue Toshihiro, Takihara Yuji, Kawaguchi Atsushi, Inatani Masaru, Ogata-Iwao Minako et al.

This study found phacoemulsification within one year after trabeculectomy with mitomycin-C significantly increases the risk of trabeculectomy failure, impacting long-term IOP control.

Ogata-Iwao Minako, Inatani Masaru, Iwao Keiichiro, Takihara Yuji, Nakaishi-Fukuchi Yuko, Irie Fumitoshi et al.

This study found Heparan sulfate is crucial for guiding RGC axons to the optic nerve, modulating Netrin-1 and Slit signaling. Its disruption causes severe axon misguidance, relevant for understanding developmental optic neuropathies.

Iwao Keiichiro, Inatani Masaru, Ogata-Iwao Minako, Takihara Yuji, Tanihara Hidenobu

This study found that radial conjunctival incisions and prior trabeculectomy scarring restrict filtering bleb formation. This highlights critical surgical and patient history factors impacting trabeculectomy success.

Inatani Masaru, Iwao Keiichiro, Inoue Toshihiro, Awai Maiko, Muto Takahito, Koga Takahisa et al.

Even with IOP controlled below 21 mmHg, this study found visual field loss in POAG progressed, especially at IOPs ≥16 mmHg, suggesting further lowering may be beneficial.