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Netarsudil/Latanoprost Fixed-Dose Combination for Elevated Intraocular Pressure: Three-Month Data from a Randomized Phase 3 Trial.

Once-daily netarsudil/latanoprost FDC demonstrated IOP reductions that were statistically and clinically superior to netarsudil and latanoprost across all 9 time points through month 3, with acceptable ocular safety.

American Glaucoma Society Position Paper: Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery.

) merged the material into a cohesive draft. This draft was shared with the AGS Executive Committee and other members of the AGS Board of Directors for additional input.

Performance of an iPad Application to Detect Moderate and Advanced Visual Field Loss in Nepal.

The number of missed locations on the VFE correlated with mean deviation (MD, r = 0.79), pattern standard deviation (PSD, r = 0.60), and number of locations that were worse than the 95% confidence limits for total deviation (r = 0.51) and pattern deviation (r = 0.68) using SITA Standard.

The relationship between intraocular pressure and glaucoma: An evolving concept.

Data linking home blood pressure monitors and home glucose sensors to dramatically improved outcomes for patients with systemic hypertension and diabetes and will be reviewed as they pertain to the question of whether ambulatory tonometry is positioned to do the same for glaucoma management.

Adherence to Fixed-Combination Versus Unfixed Travoprost 0.004%/Timolol 0.5% for Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: A Randomized Trial.

Patients receiving TTFC maintained better treatment adherence compared with patients receiving TRAV+TIM through 12 months of on-therapy evaluation.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals Across the Spectrum of Visual Impairment.

The pandemic might have had a disproportionate impact on the visually impaired, and evidence-based assessments of COVID-19 health outcomes in this population are warranted.

Glaucoma Screening in Nepal: Cup-to-Disc Estimate With Standard Mydriatic Fundus Camera Compared to Portable Nonmydriatic Camera.

A portable, nonmydriatic, fundus camera can facilitate remote evaluation of disc images on par with standard mydriatic fundus photography.

Reducing topical drug waste in ophthalmic surgery: multisociety position paper.

These recommendations are based on published evidence and clarification of policies from multiple regulatory and accrediting agencies with jurisdiction over surgical facilities.

A Worldwide Price Comparison of Glaucoma Medications, Laser Trabeculoplasty, and Trabeculectomy Surgery.

For many patients worldwide, the costs of medical, laser, and incisional surgical interventions were 2.5% or more of the MA-HHI.

Assessment of the Impact of an Endpoint Committee in the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study.

Endpoint Committee adjudication of endpoints improved POAG incidence estimates, increased statistical power, and increased calculated treatment effect by 23%.

Incidence and Outcomes of Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage Following Aurolab Aqueous Drainage Implant in Adult and Pediatric Glaucoma.

PSCH is a rare complication following AADI and is seen in <1% eyes.

Nonmedical Out-of-Pocket Patient and Companion Expenditures Associated With Glaucoma Care.

Although a small part of the total cost of glaucoma care, nonmedical out-of-pocket costs constitute a substantial noncovered medical expense to most patients in the United States.

Glaucoma-Associated Visual Task Performance and Vision-Related Quality of Life in South India.

The I-CAARV is a valid performance-based measure of vision-dependent functioning in glaucoma in south India.

Improving Black Patient Question-Asking and Provider Education During Glaucoma Visits.

The intervention increased patient question-asking about glaucoma and glaucoma medications and provider education about glaucoma. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S): Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found after the references.

Genomic Organization of TBK1 Copy Number Variations in Glaucoma Patients.

No specific mutation hotspots for TBK1 CNVs were detected, however, interspersed repetitive sequences (ie, Alu elements) were identified at the borders of TBK1 CNVs, which suggest that mismatch of these elements during meiosis may be…

The Aravind Pseudoexfoliation Study: 5-Year Postoperative Results. The Effect of Intraocular Lens Choice and Capsular Tension Rings.

In a large-scale, long-term, prospective comparative study of cataract surgery in eyes with uncomplicated PEX, the risks of IOL decentration and PCO were low and comparable to that in control subjects.

Patient Challenges with Glaucoma Eye Drops: A Need to Identify Nonadherence and Facilitate Appropriate Support and Disease Management.

An Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Timolol Maleate 0.5% Microdrops Administered with the Nanodropper.

Timolol microdrops appear to be as effective in ocular hypotensive action as conventional drops with a slightly attenuated effect on resting HR and BP.

Long-Term Follow-Up of Normal Tension Glaucoma Patients With TBK1 Gene Mutations in One Large Pedigree.

We provide the first report of the clinical features and long-term clinical course in a family of NTG patients with TBK1 gene duplications.

A Previsit Intervention's Influence on Glaucoma Topics Discussed between Black Patients and Providers.

The intervention significantly increased provider education about many glaucoma and glaucoma medication topics. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S): Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found in the Footnotes and Disclosures at the end of this article.

Costs Associated With the Use of Disposable Gonioscopy Lenses and Tonometry Tips.

A widespread transition from reusable to disposable tonometry and gonioscopy equipment was associated with an additional cost of $965,161 over a 10-year period at a single institution.

Letter to the Editor: Glaucoma Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy: How Novel Coronavirus Has Changed the Surgical Management of Glaucoma Patients.

Long-term outcomes of Aurolab aqueous drainage implant in adults with refractory glaucoma.

The AADI showed good control of IOP over 5 years, but corneal endothelial decompensation remains a concern.

Long-Term Follow-Up on a Juvenile Open-Angle Glaucoma Pedigree with a Novel EFEMP1 Mutation (c.1313, p.Tyr438Cys).

This study identifies a novel mutation, p.Tyr438Cys, as the first known glaucoma-causing EFEMP1 mutation in a JOAG pedigree of European ancestry.

Real-world efficacy, safety, and usability of a microvolume eyedrop delivery device in glaucoma: prospective randomized crossover trial.

MD delivered with the Nanodropper adaptor provided additional IOP-L, significantly reduced PBE, and decreased the occurrence and severity of non-systemic AEs compared to CD in this cohort of stable POAG/OHT subjects.

Collaboration Is Needed to Improve the Quality of Eye Care and Eliminate Inequities.

African American patient-provider communication about glaucoma vision quality-of-life.

Patients and providers rarely discussed the patient's glaucoma-related quality-of-life. The intervention did not significantly increase communication about glaucoma-related quality-of-life. Residency programs should consider enhancing training regarding discussing patients' quality-of-life.

Do African American patients with glaucoma ask their eye providers the questions they have?

Although African American subjects with glaucoma have questions about glaucoma and their medications, few asked all their questions during visits. Future research should focus on how to improve question asking using a question prompt list.

Effectiveness of Glaucoma Counseling on Rates of Follow-up and Glaucoma Knowledge in a South Indian Population.

While all 3 counseling methods resulted in transient improvement of patient knowledge regarding glaucomatous disease, follow-up rates were poor for all groups.

Use of Various Glaucoma Surgeries and Procedures in Medicare Beneficiaries from 1994 to 2012.

Despite the increase in beneficiaries, the number of glaucoma procedures performed decreased.

The Most Common Barriers to Glaucoma Medication Adherence: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Each of the 11 barriers was important to at least 30% of surveyed patients with poor adherence, with most identifying multiple barriers to adherence.

Ophthalmologist-patient communication, self-efficacy, and glaucoma medication adherence.

These findings indicate that provider education about how to administer glaucoma drops and patient glaucoma medication adherence self-efficacy are associated positively with adherence.