Congdon Nathan

Burden of vision loss associated with eye disease in China 19902020: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015.

Alone among major economies, China has experienced an increase in the burden of age-standardised vision loss from eye disease over the last two decades.

Effect of Community Screening on the Demographic Makeup and Clinical Severity of Glaucoma Patients Receiving Care in Urban China.

Glaucoma patients detected through community screening had significantly milder damage, and were more likely to include underserved groups (women, elderly) than those newly diagnosed in a clinic in this setting.

In-the-Bag Versus Ciliary Sulcus Secondary Intraocular Lens Implantation for Pediatric Aphakia: A Prospective Comparative Study.

Compared with ciliary sulcus secondary IOL implantation, in-the-bag IOL implantation reduced AEs and yielded better IOL centration and BCVA for pediatric aphakia.

A Global Assessment of Eye Health and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews.

There is a consistent association between vision impairment, eye diseases, and reduced quality of life.

Integrating opportunistic glaucoma screening into general health examinations in China: A pilot study.

This novel screening model provides opportunities to improve glaucoma detection at low cost. Interventions to improve follow-up are needed.

Clinical Characteristics and Stage at Presentation of Glaucoma Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The initial presentation of glaucoma varies meaningfully across SSA. A comprehensive strategy with regional customization based on local differences is needed to reduce glaucoma blindness in SSA.

Associations between serum lipids and glaucoma: a cohort study of 400 229 UK Biobank participants.

Elevated HDL-C is associated with an increased risk of glaucoma, while elevated LDL-C, TC, and TG levels are associated with a lower risk of glaucoma.

Prevalence and Ocular Biometric Characteristics of Myopia in Primary Angle Closure Disease in Rural China: The Handan Eye Study.

Myopia was common among persons with PACD who were less than 40 years of age in this rural Chinese population, and over half of those with PACG were myopic.

Assessment of Causality Between Diet-Derived Antioxidants and Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Mendelian Randomization Study.

Our study did not support a causal association among six diet-derived circulating antioxidants, POAG, and glaucoma-related traits.

Glaucoma Treatment Patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Medical therapy for first-line glaucoma management is preferred by most physicians in SSA (69%).

Randomized Noninferiority Trial of Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Open-Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension: GLAUrious Study.

The 6-month primary end point did not achieve statistical noninferiority compared with conventional SLT.

Patients' Acceptance of Glaucoma Therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Patients' acceptance of glaucoma therapy was high overall, but lower for surgery than for laser or medical therapy.

Performance of a Glaucoma Screening Program Compared With Opportunistic Detection in China.

The glaucoma screening program was effective at detecting early disease, especially normal tension glaucoma and supplemented opportunistic detection of glaucoma.

Preoperative characteristics and compliance with follow-up after trabeculectomy surgery in rural southern China.

Follow-up after 2 weeks was inadequate to provide optimal clinical care, and surgery is being applied too late to avoid blindness in the majority of patients.

Interventions to Promote Follow-up After Trabeculectomy Surgery in Rural Southern China: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

In this setting, low-cost interventions may significantly improve postoperative follow-up after glaucoma surgery, a potential opportunity for interventions known to improve surgical success.

Protocol-driven adjustment of ocular hypotensive medication in patients at low risk of conversion to glaucoma.

Nearly half (43.9%) of low-risk OH eyes in this setting could safely reduce medications over 1 year, realising substantial savings.