Sankar Prithvi S

Pradeep Tejus, Schwartz Turner, Sankar Prithvi S, Miller-Ellis Eydie G, Ying Gui-Shang, Cui Qi N

A survey of glaucoma surgeons found highly varied anticoagulation management for MIGS, differing by procedure and surgeon preference, highlighting a need for standardized guidelines to optimize outcomes.

Adetunji Modupe O, Meer Elana, Whitehead Gideon, Hua Peiying, Badami Avni, Addis Victoria et al.

This study found Black patients undergoing prophylactic LPI for angle closure have higher risks of post-procedure IOP elevation and iritis, suggesting increased vigilance and medication are needed.

Collins David W, Gudiseva Harini V, Chavali Venkata R M, Trachtman Benjamin, Ramakrishnan Meera, Merritt William T et al.

The MT-CO1 V83I polymorphism significantly increases primary open-angle glaucoma risk in African American men, disrupting a protein interaction, suggesting a sex-specific genetic factor for this disease.

O'Brien Joan M, Salowe Rebecca J, Fertig Raymond, Salinas Julia, Pistilli Maxwell, Sankar Prithvi S et al.

Studying African Americans, positive family history significantly increases glaucoma risk, leading to earlier onset and potentially more severe disease, highlighting strong genetic influences.

Charlson Emily S, Sankar Prithvi S, Miller-Ellis Eydie, Regina Meredith, Fertig Raymond, Salinas Julia et al.

The POAAGG study characterized African Americans with glaucoma, finding blindness and low BMI associated with POAG. This highlights unique risk factors and the need for targeted screening in vulnerable populations.