Wilensky Jacob T

Liu Jessica L, McAnany J Jason, Wilensky Jacob T, Aref Ahmad A, Vajaranant Thasarat S

This study found letter contrast sensitivity, measured by the M&S Smart System, correlated well with visual field loss in glaucoma, suggesting it's a useful additional test for monitoring visual function.

Hu Jennifer, Bui Kelly M, Patel Kevin H, Kim Hajwa, Arruda Jose A L, Wilensky Jacob T et al.

Hemodialysis significantly increased intraocular pressure and decreased ocular perfusion pressure, potentially raising glaucoma risk. Clinicians should consider this in glaucoma patients undergoing dialysis.

Roberts Daniel K, Ayyagari Radha, McCarthy Bridget, Xie Hui, Davis Faith, Wilensky Jacob T

African Americans with long anterior zonules exhibit shorter axial lengths and greater hyperopia, suggesting increased risk for angle-closure glaucoma.

Vajaranant Thasarat S, Nayak Sushma, Wilensky Jacob T, Joslin Charlotte E

Women have a higher global burden of glaucoma and blindness, especially angle-closure, likely due to longevity and socioeconomic factors. Further research is needed to understand gender disparities and improve targeted care.

Vajaranant Thasarat S, Price Marianne O, Price Francis W, Gao Weihua, Wilensky Jacob T, Edward Deepak P

This study found Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) frequently causes intraocular pressure elevation in all patients, necessitating close monitoring, but vision significantly improves regardless of pre-existing glaucoma.

Vajaranant Thasarat S, Price Marianne O, Price Francis W, Wilensky Jacob T, Edward Deepak P

This study found Goldmann tonometry (GAT) didn't falsely elevate IOP in thick corneas after DSEK. Therefore, a high GAT reading in these eyes likely indicates true elevated IOP, requiring clinical attention.

Szlyk Janet P, Mahler Carolyn L, Seiple William, Edward Deepak P, Wilensky Jacob T

Glaucoma patients' driving performance and accident risk correlate with peripheral visual field loss, not acuity or contrast sensitivity, highlighting the importance of field assessment for driving safety.

Wilensky Jacob T, Kammer Jeffrey

Transscleral laser cyclotherapy in patients with good vision generally maintained visual acuity long-term, suggesting its use isn't limited to poor-vision eyes.

Wilensky Jacob T

Diurnal IOP measurements reveal glaucoma patients have greater fluctuations. Therapies, especially surgery, reduce this range, suggesting office IOPs are insufficient for managing glaucoma and preventing progression.

Badlani Vandana K, Quinones Richard, Wilensky Jacob T, Hawkins Anjali, Edward Deepak P

Two teen cases highlight that angle-closure glaucoma in youth often indicates secondary causes like ciliary cysts, or strong family history, necessitating thorough investigation beyond primary angle closure.

Hawkins Anjali S, Szlyk Janet P, Ardickas Ziba, Alexander Kenneth R, Wilensky Jacob T

This study found contrast sensitivity correlates better with visual field loss in glaucoma patients with good acuity than standard visual acuity, highlighting its importance for assessing functional vision.