Steinmann William C

Katz L Jay, Steinmann William C, Kabir Azad, Molineaux Jeanne, Wizov Sheryl S, Marcellino George

This study found SLT and medication similarly reduce IOP in initial glaucoma treatment, but SLT may require fewer steps, supporting it as a safe, effective first-line option.

Lopes João F, Moster Marlene R, Wilson Richard P, Altangerel Undraa, Alvim Heryberto S, Tong Melissa G et al.

This study found subconjunctival sodium hyaluronate 2.3% during trabeculectomy did not improve surgical success rates but led to more diffuse blebs, suggesting limited direct clinical benefit for IOP control.

Spaeth George L, Idowu Omolola, Seligsohn Audrey, Henderer Jeffrey, Fonatanarosa Joann, Modi Amy et al.

This study found visual disturbances post-LPI are more frequent when the iridotomy is partially or fully exposed by the eyelid. Clinically, placing LPIs under the upper lid may reduce these symptoms.

Henderer Jeffrey D, Wilson Richard P, Moster Marlene R, Myers Jonathan, Schmidt Courtland, Fontanarosa Joann et al.

Cosopt significantly lowered intraocular pressure in patients with IOP over 30 mmHg, suggesting it's an effective initial treatment for severe glaucoma.

Rai Sushma, Moster Marlene R, Kesen Muge, Fontanarosa Joann, Spaeth George L, Steinmann William C et al.

This study found significant disagreement between Proview and Goldmann IOP readings. However, regular Proview use significantly reduced glaucoma patients' anxiety, suggesting potential psychological benefits despite poor IOP accuracy.

Altangerel Undraa, Bayer Atilla, Henderer Jeffrey D, Katz L Jay, Steinmann William C, Spaeth George L

Knowing the chronological order of optic disc photos significantly increased diagnoses of glaucoma worsening, suggesting observer bias. This highlights the importance of masked evaluation for accurate clinical assessment.

Eid Tarek M, Spaeth George L, Bitterman Anya, Steinmann William C

This 15+ year study of open-angle glaucoma found 20% of eyes remained stable, while others worsened, with initial deterioration often occurring around 7.5 years, but the rate then slowed.

Henderer Jeffrey D, Liu Connie, Kesen Muge, Altangerel Undraa, Bayer Atilla, Steinmann William C et al.

The DDLS showed better reliability than Armaly cup/disk ratio for optic disc photos. For live exams, their reliability was similar. This suggests DDLS may be more consistent for grading glaucoma from photos.

Kesen Müge R, Spaeth George L, Henderer Jeffrey D, Pereira Mary Lucy M, Smith Andrew F, Steinmann William C

This study found the HRT's glaucoma classification had moderate sensitivity but low specificity compared to clinical impression. Clinicians should use HRT as a supplement, not a sole diagnostic tool.

Rhee Douglas J, Spaeth George L, Myers Jonathan S, Steinmann William C, Augsburger James J, Shatz Lauren J et al.

This study found 5.4% of glaucoma patients use CAM, primarily megavitamins/herbs, with educated patients more likely to use it, highlighting a need for clinicians to discuss these therapies.