Skaat Alon

Katz Gabriel, Zloto Ofira, Hostovsky Avner, Huna-Baron Ruth, Ben-Bassat Mizrachi Iris, Burgansky Zvia et al.

ChatGPT-generated ophthalmology introductions were often indistinguishable from human-written ones and performed similarly across key metrics, suggesting its potential for scientific writing assistance.

Silveira Victoria d'Azevedo, Lindenmeyer Rodrigo Leivas, Pakter Helena Messinger, Skaat Alon, Lavinsky Daniel, Oliveira Monica et al.

SS-OCT showed optic nerve cup dimensions (HOC) significantly decreased after IOP-lowering glaucoma surgery. This provides a useful, objective measure for short-term ONH changes, aiding treatment monitoring.

Kapelushnik Noa, Singer Reut, Barkana Yaniv, Rosenfeld Alik, Tucker Yisrael, Jaber Wasim et al.

Studying Ahmed valve implantation without plate sutures, researchers found high rates of device migration and exposure, indicating this technique is not recommended due to significant complications.

Leshno Ari, De Moraes C Gustavo, Mezad-Koursh Daphna, Belkin Michael, Singer Reut, Jaber Wasim et al.

Glaucoma publications increased in experimental journals but decreased for randomized clinical trials over 25 years, suggesting a shift from clinical validation to basic research, potentially due to funding changes.

Goldenfeld Mordechai, Belkin Michael, Dobkin-Bekman Masha, Sacks Zachary, Blum Meirovitch Sharon, Geffen Noa et al.

Automated Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) safely and effectively reduced intraocular pressure and medication use in glaucoma patients, offering a promising noncontact treatment option.

Leshno Ari, Gaton Dan, Singer Reut, Eliasi Elior, Vorobichik-Berar Ofri, Madgar Shiran et al.

A study found a new EyePhone© App significantly improved glaucoma medication adherence and quality of life in patients within one month, offering a practical tool for better disease management.

Sher Ifat, Tucker Yisroel, Gurevich Maya, Hamburg Amit, Bubis Ettel, Kfir Jonathan et al.

Chromatic pupilloperimetry in RP patients correlated with visual acuity and field defects, offering an objective, potentially faster way to assess retinal damage and function.

Leshno Ari, Rubinstein Yair, Singer Reut, Sher Ifat, Rotenstreich Ygal, Melamed Shlomo et al.

High-intensity focused ultrasound (UCP-HIFU) effectively and safely lowered intraocular pressure by 31% in moderate glaucoma patients over two years, offering a promising, well-tolerated treatment option.

Leshno Ari, Prokai-Tatrai Katalin, Rotenstreich Ygal, Magid Asaf, Bubis Ettel, Schwartz Shulamit et al.

Topical estrogen eye drops in rabbits induced a myopic shift by steepening the cornea. This suggests pharmacological manipulation of corneal shape for refractive error correction, warranting further research.

Shukla Aakriti G, Sirinek Portia E, De Moraes C Gustavo, Blumberg Dana M, Cioffi George A, Skaat Alon et al.

Disc hemorrhages in glaucoma are linked to more severe central visual field damage and faster progression, emphasizing the need for intensive central VF monitoring.

Rubinstein Yair, Fogel-Levin Miri, Singer Reut, Levkovitch-Verbin Hani, Moros Iris, Sher Ifat et al.

Cataract surgery was found to expand Schlemm's canal by 25%, suggesting structural changes in the eye's drainage system that could impact glaucoma management.

Skaat Alon, Muylaert Stephanie, Mogil Rachel S, Furlanetto Rafael L, Netto Camila F, Banik Rudrani et al.

This study found larger optic nerve head drusen volume correlates with more structural and functional damage, highlighting drusen volume as a potential indicator of disease severity.

De Moraes C Gustavo, Murphy James T, Kaplan Chad M, Reimann Jeremy J, Skaat Alon, Blumberg Dana M et al.

This study found that baseline βPPA was linked to faster visual field progression in European descent glaucoma patients, but not African descent. βPPA progression itself didn't predict faster visual field loss.

Skaat Alon, Rosman Michael S, Chien Jason L, Ghassibi Mark P, Liebmann Jeffrey M, Ritch Robert et al.

SLT in glaucoma patients expands Schlemm's canal, with greater expansion linked to better IOP reduction, suggesting improved outflow.

Ghassibi Mark P, Chien Jason L, Patthanathamrongkasem Thipnapa, Abumasmah Ramiz K, Rosman Michael S, Skaat Alon et al.

This study found the 4.1mm OCT scan diameter's inferotemporal RNFLT offered superior glaucoma diagnostic capability, suggesting optimizing scan parameters can improve early detection and reduce artifacts.

Chien Jason L, Ghassibi Mark P, Patthanathamrongkasem Thipnapa, Abumasmah Ramiz, Rosman Michael S, Skaat Alon et al.

This study found isolated macular GCL thickness is a strong glaucoma diagnostic marker, comparable to GCIPL/GCC. Larger macular OCT scan grids improved detection, suggesting better glaucoma assessment with wider scans.

Rosman Michael S, Skaat Alon, Chien Jason L, Ghassibi Mark P, Sarimiye Tarela F, Ritch Robert et al.

Cyclopentolate significantly reduced Schlemm canal dimensions in healthy eyes, suggesting potential implications for aqueous outflow and glaucoma management, warranting further mechanistic study.

Skaat Alon, Rosman Michael S, Chien Jason L, Mogil Rachel S, Ren Ruojin, Liebmann Jeffrey M et al.

Pilocarpine was studied in healthy and glaucoma eyes, showing it significantly expands the Schlemm canal, suggesting a mechanism for its IOP-lowering effect and relevance for glaucoma treatment.

Skaat Alon, Jasien Jessica V, Ritch Robert

AR-12286 eye drops significantly lowered intraocular pressure in exfoliation glaucoma patients, offering a promising new treatment option for this challenging condition.

Chibel Ron, Sher Ifat, Ben Ner Daniel, Mhajna Mohamad O, Achiron Asaf, Hajyahia Soad et al.

This study found a chromatic pupillometer objectively detects RP visual field defects, with red light pupil latency being a highly sensitive and specific diagnostic marker, offering a new objective perimetry tool.

Skaat Alon, De Moraes Carlos Gustavo, Bowd Christopher, Sample Pamela A, Girkin Christopher A, Medeiros Felipe A et al.

This study found European-descended individuals had more optic disc hemorrhages, while African-descended individuals had more beta-zone parapapillary atrophy, suggesting racial structural differences relevant to glaucoma.

Skaat Alon, Sagiv Oded, Kinori Michael, Ben Simon Guy J, Goldenfeld Modi, Melamed Shlomo

This study found that Ahmed Glaucoma Valves and two sizes of Gold Micro-Shunts had similar long-term success, IOP reduction, and medication needs for refractory glaucoma.

Skaat Alon, Sher Ifat, Kolker Andrew, Elyasiv Sivan, Rosenfeld Elkana, Mhajna Mohamad et al.

This study found pupillometer-based chromatic perimetry objectively detects visual field defects in retinal dystrophy patients, showing promise for assessing retinal function, especially for blue light sensitivity.

Skaat Alon, Chetrit Angela, Belkin Michael, Kinori Michael, Kalter-Leibovici Ofra

Israel's blindness incidence halved (1999-2008), mainly due to reduced AMD, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataract. This suggests effective ophthalmic interventions and healthcare access significantly decrease blindness.

Fabian Ido D, Barequet Irina S, Skaat Alon, Rechtman Ehud, Goldenfeld Mordechai, Roberts Cynthia J et al.

This study found Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) underestimated IOP after corneal transplant. Corneal biomechanics, not thickness, significantly influenced IOP readings, suggesting GAT may be less accurate in these eyes.