Terai Naim

Heimann Sofie, Stodtmeister Richard, Pillunat Lutz E, Terai Naim

This study found retinal venous pressure (RVP) increases nonlinearly with airway pressure during Valsalva. Small airway pressure changes significantly elevate RVP, impacting retinal circulation, which is relevant for glaucoma and retinal vascular health.

Herber Robert, Ramm Lisa, Spoerl Eberhard, Raiskup Frederik, Pillunat Lutz E, Terai Naim

This study found ORA and Corvis ST devices effectively differentiate healthy from keratoconic eyes, even early stages, by assessing corneal biomechanics, aiding early diagnosis.

Pillunat Karin R, Spoerl Eberhard, Terai Naim, Pillunat Lutz E

Trabeculectomy significantly lowers IOP, but does not alter corneal biomechanics, meaning IOP measurement accuracy isn't impacted, though Goldmann-correlated IOP may still be underestimated.

Pillunat Karin R, Spoerl Eberhard, Terai Naim, Pillunat Lutz E

SLT for glaucoma significantly lowered IOP and improved ocular blood flow (pulsatile ocular blood flow, ocular pulse volume), suggesting better perfusion due to reduced pressure.

Pillunat Karin R, Spoerl Eberhard, Terai Naim, Pillunat Lutz E

This study found selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) does not directly alter corneal biomechanics; observed changes are solely due to intraocular pressure reduction. This suggests SLT is biomechanically neutral for the cornea.

Häntzschel Janek, Terai Naim, Sorgenfrei Friederike, Haustein Michael, Pillunat Karin, Pillunat Lutz E

At similar optic nerve damage, normal-tension glaucoma patients show less visual field loss and thicker nerve fiber layers than high-tension glaucoma patients, suggesting different disease mechanisms.

Stodtmeister Richard, Ventzke Sylvana, Spoerl Eberhard, Boehm Andreas G, Terai Naim, Haustein Michael et al.

This study found higher central retinal vein pressure in glaucoma patients, potentially lowering optic nerve head perfusion, highlighting its importance in understanding glaucoma.

Terai Naim, Spoerl Eberhard, Pillunat Lutz E, Stodtmeister Richard

Caffeine causes retinal vessel constriction and enhances flicker-induced dilation in healthy young adults, suggesting it impacts retinal blood flow regulation, which may be relevant in glaucoma.

Spoerl Eberhard, Terai Naim, Pillunat Lutz E

Terai Naim, Spoerl Eberhard, Pillunat Lutz E, Kuhlisch Eberhard, Schmidt Eckart, Boehm Andreas G

This study found no clinically relevant correlation between central corneal thickness and optic disc size in glaucoma patients, despite a statistically significant but weak association, suggesting limited clinical utility.

Schmidt-Erfurth Ursula M, Elsner Hanno, Terai Naim, Benecke Anke, Dahmen Gerlinde, Michels Stephan M

Verteporfin therapy for wet AMD was studied. It significantly preserved central visual field function by limiting scotoma growth compared to placebo, benefiting reading ability and visual rehabilitation.