Carolina P. B. Gracitelli

Detection of Glaucoma Progression in Individuals of African Descent Compared With Those of European Descent.

Patients of African descent with glaucoma showed increased visual field variability compared with those of European descent, resulting in delayed detection of progression that may contribute to explain higher rates of glaucoma-related visual impairment in…

Evaluation of Ocular Surface Disease in Patients With Glaucoma: Clinical Parameters, Self-report Assessment, and Keratograph Analysis.

Our findings not only confirm the high prevalence of clinical findings of OSD in glaucoma patients but also reveal new objective parameters measured by keratograph analysis.

Inner and Outer Retinal Contributions to Pupillary Light Response: Correlation to Functional and Morphologic Parameters in Glaucoma.

The results provide evidence that in moderate and severe stages of POAG, both the inner and outer retinal contributions to PLR are affected.

Childhood Glaucoma Profile in a Brazilian Tertiary Care Center Using Childhood Glaucoma Research Network Classification.

The CGRN classification provides a useful method for classifying childhood glaucoma. A single, standardized classification system is important for diagnosis and management these patients, in addition, may improve physician communication, and future research.

Structural Analysis of Glaucoma Brain and its Association With Ocular Parameters.

Glaucoma patients presented a decreased occipital pole surface area in both hemispheres that independently correlated with functional and structural ocular parameters.

Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of the New Susanna Glaucoma Drainage Device in Refractory Glaucomas: Short-term Results.

Our initial findings suggest that the new SGDD is an effective alternative for managing neovascular and refractory glaucomas, with minor postoperative complications in the short-term.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Glaucoma Evaluation.

Moreover, these brain abnormalities are also correlated with clinical, optic nerve head, and visual field findings.

Glaucoma Workup in Congenital Zika Syndrome.

Although childhood glaucoma was not detected in this sample, increased vertical CDR is present in children with CZS, associated with microcephaly and clinical macular lesions at birth.

Interventions to Improve Reading Performance in Glaucoma.

Patients with glaucoma showed significantly slower reading speeds than similarly aged control participants. Reading speed was improved by increasing contrast, but not by increases in line spacing or font size.

Is Reading Performance Impaired in Glaucoma Patients With Preserved Central Vision?

Patients with mild to moderate glaucoma had worse reading performance compared with similarly aged controls, despite both having preserved central vision.

Peripheral Microvascular Abnormalities Associated with Open-Angle Glaucoma.

Significant peripheral microvascular abnormalities were found in patients with OAG compared to controls, suggesting that microvascular changes might play a role in the pathogenesis of the disease.

Disc-fovea Angle Is Associated With Visual Field Defect Location in Patients With Glaucoma.

This study showed an association between disc-fovea angle and central visual field defects in patients with glaucoma.

Artificial Intelligence in Anterior Chamber Evaluation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

DLA applied to AS-OCT has excellent sensitivity and specificity in the identification of angle closure. This technology may be a valuable resource in the screening of populations without access to experienced ophthalmologists who perform gonioscopy.

Glaucoma Workup in Congenital Zika Syndrome.

Effects of Melatonin Supplementation on Sleep Quality in Patients with Advanced Glaucoma: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial.

Melatonin supplementation did not significantly improve sleep quality compared to a placebo in patients with advanced glaucoma, based on both subjective and objective measures.

Slow-Coagulation Continuous-Wave Cyclophotocoagulation vs. Micropulse Laser Treatment Procedure in Refractory Glaucoma: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Slow-coagulation continuous-wave cyclophotocoagulation demonstrated superior IOP control and lower surgical failure rates compared to MP-LT.

Clinical Profiles of Glaucomatous Patients With High-tension and Low-tension Optic Disc Hemorrhages: A Comparative Study.

Patients developing DHs with treated IOPs in the low teens seem to more frequently fit in a profile represented by women, NTG diagnosis and greater VF loss.

Predicting the Therapeutic Efficacy of Laser Peripheral Iridotomy for Individuals With Asymptomatic Narrow Angle: The Triple Hump Sign.

Response: Evaluation of Ocular Surface Disease in Patients With Glaucoma: Clinical Parameters, Self-report Assessment, and Keratograph Analysis.

Deep Learning-Predicted RNFL Loss and Incident Glaucoma in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.

Deep learning-predicted retinal nerve fiber layer loss from fundus photos correlates with meaningful structural change and predicts incident glaucoma. This offers a valuable tool for glaucoma risk stratification, particularly where OCT is unavailable.

Association between Intraocular Pressure and Rates of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss Measured by Optical Coherence Tomography.

Higher levels of IOP during follow-up were associated with faster rates of RNFL loss over time measured by SD OCT.

Identification of the Most Accurate Spectral-domain Optical Coherence Tomography Parameters in Eyes With Early High-Tension and Low-Tension Glaucoma.

In eyes with early glaucoma, the pRNFL thickness scan seems to be a more accurate SDOCT protocol to identify those with LTG compared with the GCC thickness scan.

Association of Fast Visual Field Loss With Risk of Falling in Patients With Glaucoma.

The rate of visual field loss was associated with a self-reported history of falls in the past year even after taking into account the magnitude of visual field defect.

The Relative Odds of Progressing by Structural and Functional Tests in Glaucoma.

The ability to detect glaucoma progression by SAP versus SD-OCT is significantly influenced by the stage of disease.

Asymmetric Macular Structural Damage Is Associated With Relative Afferent Pupillary Defects in Patients With Glaucoma.

Objective assessment of pupillary responses using a pupillometer was associated with asymmetric macular structural damage in patients with glaucoma.

Fast Visual Field Progression Is Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Glaucoma.

Faster visual field progression was associated with the occurrence of depressive symptoms in patients with glaucoma.

The Impact of Location of Progressive Visual Field Loss on Longitudinal Changes in Quality of Life of Patients with Glaucoma.

Progressive decline in sensitivity in the central inferior area of the visual field had the strongest association with longitudinal decline in QoL of patients with glaucoma.

Rates of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss in Contralateral Eyes of Glaucoma Patients with Unilateral Progression by Conventional Methods.

Loss of RNFL thickness was seen in a substantial number of contralateral eyes of glaucoma patients showing unilateral progression by conventional methods.

Frequency Doubling Technology Perimetry and Changes in Quality of Life of Glaucoma Patients: A Longitudinal Study.

SAP performed significantly better than FDT in predicting change in NEI VFQ-25 scores in our population, suggesting that it may still be the preferable perimetric technique for predicting risk of disability from the disease.

Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cell activity is associated with decreased sleep quality in patients with glaucoma.

This study demonstrated that decreased ipRGC function caused by glaucoma affected pupillary response and sleep quality.

Evaluation of Postural Control in Patients with Glaucoma Using a Virtual Reality Environment.

The study presented and validated a novel paradigm for evaluation of balance control in patients with glaucoma on the basis of the assessment of postural reactivity to dynamic visual stimuli using a virtual reality environment.

Relationship Between Motor Vehicle Collisions and Results of Perimetry, Useful Field of View, and Driving Simulation in Drivers With Glaucoma.

Reaction times to low contrast divided attention tasks during driving simulation were significantly associated with history of MVC, performing better than conventional perimetric tests and UFOV.

Association between progressive retinal nerve fiber layer loss and longitudinal change in quality of life in glaucoma.

Progressive binocular RNFL thickness loss was associated with longitudinal loss in quality of life, even after adjustment for progressive visual field loss.

Longitudinal changes in quality of life and rates of progressive visual field loss in glaucoma patients.

Baseline severity, magnitude, and rates of change in BVF sensitivity were associated with longitudinal changes in QoL of glaucoma patients.