Robert N. Weinreb
Fleet Science Center · University of San Diego · University of California, San Diego
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325 articles in Glaucoma Journal Club
Relationship between Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Vessel Density and Severity of Visual Field Loss in Glaucoma.
Decreased vessel density was significantly associated with the severity of visual field damage independent of the structural loss.
Development and Validation of a Deep Learning System to Detect Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy Using Fundus Photographs.
Application of GD-CNN to fundus images from different settings and varying image quality demonstrated a high sensitivity, specificity, and generalizability for detecting GON.
Regional Comparisons of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Vessel Density in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma.
Diagnostic ability of the vessel density parameters of OCTA was only moderate.
Peripapillary and Macular Vessel Density in Patients with Glaucoma and Single-Hemifield Visual Field Defect.
Reduced peripapillary and macular vessel density was detectable in the perimetrically intact hemiretinae of glaucoma eyes with a single-hemifield defect.
Deep Retinal Layer Microvasculature Dropout Detected by the Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Glaucoma.
Systemic and ocular factors including focal LC defects more advanced glaucoma, reduced RNFL vessel density, thinner choroidal thickness, and lower diastolic blood pressure were factors associated with the parapapillary deep-layer microvasculature dropout in glaucomatous eyes.
Estimating Optical Coherence Tomography Structural Measurement Floors to Improve Detection of Progression in Advanced Glaucoma.
In advanced glaucoma, more GC-IPL tissue remains above the measurement floor compared with other measurements, suggesting GC-IPL thickness is the better candidate for detecting progression. Progression in SDOCT measurements is observable in advanced disease.
Progressive Macula Vessel Density Loss in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Longitudinal Study.
With a mean follow-up of less than 14 months, eyes with POAG had significantly faster loss of macula vessel density than either glaucoma-suspect or healthy eyes.
24-2 Visual Fields Miss Central Defects Shown on 10-2 Tests in Glaucoma Suspects, Ocular Hypertensives, and Early Glaucoma.
Central visual field damage seen on the 10-2 test is often missed with the 24-2 strategy in all groups. This finding has implications for the diagnosis of glaucoma and classification of severity.
Diagnostic ability of peripapillary vessel density measurements of optical coherence tomography angiography in primary open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma.
Diagnostic ability of peripapillary vessel density parameters of OCTA, especially the inferotemporal sector measurement, was good in POAG and PACG.
Measurement Floors and Dynamic Ranges of OCT and OCT Angiography in Glaucoma.
In late-stage glaucoma, particularly when VF MD is worse than -14 dB, OCTA-measured pfVD is a promising tool for monitoring progression because it does not have a detectable measurement floor.
Deep Learning Approaches Predict Glaucomatous Visual Field Damage from OCT Optic Nerve Head En Face Images and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Maps.
Deep learning models had high accuracy in identifying eyes with GFVD and predicting the severity of functional loss from SD OCT images.
Macular and Optic Nerve Head Vessel Density and Progressive Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss in Glaucoma.
Lower baseline macular and optic nerve head (ONH) vessel density are associated with a faster rate of RNFL progression in mild to moderate glaucoma.
Repeatability of vessel density measurements of optical coherence tomography angiography in normal and glaucoma eyes.
Repeatability estimates of OCTA measured peripapillary and macular vessel densities were similar in normal eyes and eyes with glaucoma.
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Vessel Density in Glaucomatous Eyes with Focal Lamina Cribrosa Defects.
In eyes with similar severity of glaucoma, OCT-A-measured vessel density was significantly lower in POAG eyes with focal LC defects than in eyes without an LC defect.
Oral Memantine for the Treatment of Glaucoma: Design and Results of 2 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Studies.
With technologies available when the studies were conducted, daily treatment with memantine over 48 months was not shown to prevent glaucomatous progression in this patient population.
Reproducibility of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Macular and Optic Nerve Head Vascular Density in Glaucoma and Healthy Eyes.
Reproducibility of OCT-A ONH and macula vessel density measurements is good. Moreover, glaucoma patients have sparser vessel density with poorer reproducibility than healthy subjects.
Peripapillary and Macular Vessel Density in Patients with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Unilateral Visual Field Loss.
OCT-A measures detect changes in retinal microvasculature before VF damage is detectable in patients with POAG, and these changes may reflect damage to tissues relevant to the pathophysiology of glaucoma.
Comparing the Rates of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell-Inner Plexiform Layer Loss in Healthy Eyes and in Glaucoma Eyes.
In this cohort, the rate of circumpapillary RNFL thickness change was faster than macular GCIPL change for glaucoma eyes.
Phase 3, Randomized, 20-Month Study of Bimatoprost Implant in Open-Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension (ARTEMIS 1).
Both dose strengths of bimatoprost implant met the primary end point of noninferiority to timolol through week 12.
Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Features Identified by Unsupervised Machine Learning on Optical Coherence Tomography Scans Predict Glaucoma Progression.
A computational approach can identify structural features that improve glaucoma detection and progression prediction.
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Macular Vascular Density Measurements and the Central 10-2 Visual Field in Glaucoma.
Loss of OCT-A macula vessel density is associated with central 10-2 VF defects. Macula vessel density is a clinically relevant parameter that may enhance monitoring of glaucoma suspects and patients.
Macula Vessel Density and Thickness in Early Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma.
Both GCC thinning and macula vessel density dropout were detectable in preperimetric and early POAG eyes.
Determinants of Peripapillary and Macular Vessel Densities Measured by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Normal Eyes.
Most of the peripapillary vessel densities were higher in female subjects.
Vessel Density and Structural Measurements of Optical Coherence Tomography in Primary Angle Closure and Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma.
These results suggest that structural changes in PACG occur earlier than the reduction in retinal vessel densities.
Aqueous Angiographic Outflow Improvement after Trabecular Microbypass in Glaucoma Patients.
TMB resulted in different patterns of aqueous angiographic AHO improvement whose further understanding may advance basic knowledge of AHO and possibly enhance intraocular pressure reduction after glaucoma surgery in the future.
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Glaucoma.
OCTA also adds information about glaucoma patients at risk of faster progression. OCTA, therefore, complements visual field and OCT examinations to diagnose glaucoma, detect progression, and assess risk of progression.
Ganglion Cell Complex Thickness and Macular Vessel Density Loss in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma.
Both GCC thinning and macular vessel density decrease were detectable over time in all diagnostic groups.
24-h monitoring devices and nyctohemeral rhythms of intraocular pressure.
The objective of this article is to present the contributions of these new 24-h monitoring devices for the study of the nyctohemeral rhythms.
Latanoprostene Bunod 0.024% in Subjects With Open-angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: Pooled Phase 3 Study Findings.
In this pooled analysis of subjects with OAG and OHT, LBN 0.024% qd provided greater IOP-lowering compared with timolol 0.5% bid and maintained lowered IOP through 12 months.
Aqueous Angiography in Living Nonhuman Primates Shows Segmental, Pulsatile, and Dynamic Angiographic Aqueous Humor Outflow.
Aqueous angiography in living NHPs demonstrated segmental and pulsatile patterns with a newly described ability to dynamically shift.
Inter-eye Asymmetry of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Vessel Density in Bilateral Glaucoma, Glaucoma Suspect, and Healthy Eyes.
Inter-eye vessel density asymmetry can be quantified by OCT-A measurement.
Relationship of Optic Nerve Structure and Function to Peripapillary Vessel Density Measurements of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Glaucoma.
The inferotemporal peripapillary vessel density showed the strongest association with the corresponding retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and visual sensitivity loss in the global and sectoral regions studied.
Parapapillary Deep-Layer Microvasculature Dropout and Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma.
Eyes with parapapillary deep-layer microvasculature dropout detected by OCT-A had a significantly higher rate of VF progression than eyes without dropout.
Machine Learning-Based Predictive Modeling of Surgical Intervention in Glaucoma Using Systemic Data From Electronic Health Records.
Existing systemic data in the EHR has some predictive value in identifying POAG patients at risk of progression to surgical intervention, even in the absence of eye-specific data.
Optic neuropathy in high myopia: Glaucoma or high myopia or both?
In this review, we summarize similarities and differences in optic neuropathy arising from non-pathologic high myopia and glaucoma by considering their respective structural and functional characteristics on fundus photography, optical coherence tomography scanning, and visual field tests.
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…
Autotaxin-Lysophosphatidic Acid Pathway in Intraocular Pressure Regulation and Glaucoma Subtypes.
Bioactive ATX/LPA/LPC concentrations were present in aqueous humor, and higher ATX and LPA concentrations were significantly correlated with IOP in all study subjects.
Association of Macular and Circumpapillary Microvasculature with Visual Field Sensitivity in Advanced Glaucoma.
ONH and macula OCTA VD and thickness are associated with the severity of visual field damage in advanced primary open angle glaucoma.
The Association Between Macula and ONH Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A) Vessel Densities in Glaucoma, Glaucoma Suspect, and Healthy Eyes.
The strength of the association of VD with cpRNFL and mGCC thicknesses varies by retinal layer.
Effects of Study Population, Labeling and Training on Glaucoma Detection Using Deep Learning Algorithms.
Deep learning glaucoma detection can achieve high accuracy across diverse datasets with appropriate training strategies.
Performance of the 10-2 and 24-2 Visual Field Tests for Detecting Central Visual Field Abnormalities in Glaucoma.
10-2 and 24-2 tests identified a similar number of eyes with, suspected of having, or at risk of having glaucoma as having central visual field abnormalities using PSD values.
Classification of Visual Field Abnormalities in Highly Myopic Eyes without Pathologic Change.
We propose a new and reproducible classification system of VF abnormalities for nonpathologic high myopia. Applying a comprehensive classification system will facilitate communication and comparison of findings among studies.
Structural and functional imaging of aqueous humour outflow: a review.
Structural AHO evaluation is predominantly driven by optical coherence tomography, and functional evaluation of flow is performed using various methods, including aqueous angiography.
Translaminar pressure in Caucasian normal tension glaucoma patients.
This study did not confirm either a lower lumbar CSF-p or increased TLP compared to previous retrospective and prospective studies.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cost-Related Barriers to Medication Adherence Among Patients With Glaucoma Enrolled in the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program.
In this study, there was significantly higher odds of self-reported difficulty affording medications among non-Hispanic African American and Hispanic individuals compared with non-Hispanic White individuals.
OCT Angiography Artifacts in Glaucoma.
OCTA artifacts associated with poor-quality images are frequent, and their prevalence is affected by ocular and patient characteristics.
Performances of Machine Learning in Detecting Glaucoma Using Fundus and Retinal Optical Coherence Tomography Images: A Meta-Analysis.
Performance of ML in detecting glaucoma compares favorably to that of experts and is promising for clinical application. Future prospective studies are needed to better evaluate its real-world utility.
Rates of Local Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning before and after Disc Hemorrhage in Glaucoma.
Although the rate of RNFL thinning worsened in a DH quadrant after DH, glaucoma treatment intensification may have a beneficial effect in reducing this rate of thinning.
Aqueous Angiography with Fluorescein and Indocyanine Green in Bovine Eyes.
Aqueous angiography in model cow eyes demonstrated segmental angiographic outflow patterns with either fluorescein or ICG as a tracer.
Progression of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Patients.
POAG patients with treated type 2 DM, who had no detectable diabetic retinopathy, had significantly slower rates of RNFL thinning compared to those without diagnosed DM.
Genetic Architecture of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in Individuals of African Descent: The African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study III.
A novel association with advanced POAG in the EN04 locus was identified putatively in persons of AD.
Deep-Layer Microvasculature Dropout by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and Microstructure of Parapapillary Atrophy.
Parapapillary deep-layer microvasculature dropout was associated with the presence and larger width of γPPA, but not with the βPPA+BM width.
Deep Learning Image Analysis of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Measured Vessel Density Improves Classification of Healthy and Glaucoma Eyes.
Deep learning en face image analysis improves on feature-based GBC models for classifying healthy and glaucoma eyes.
Diurnal Variations of Peripapillary and Macular Vessel Density in Glaucomatous Eyes Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography.
Diurnal changes in OCT-A-measured VD in glaucoma patients were small and clinically insignificant. These changes were not associated with IOP changes.
Detecting Glaucoma in the Ocular Hypertension Study Using Deep Learning.
The model's high diagnostic accuracy using OHTS photographs suggests that DL has the potential to standardize and automate POAG determination for clinical trials and management.
Influence of Goniotomy Size on Treatment Safety and Efficacy for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Multicenter Study.
120GT, 240GT, and 360GT with or without PEI showed similar efficacy in reducing IOP and medications used in POAG.
Use of Virtual Reality Simulation to Identify Vision-Related Disability in Patients With Glaucoma.
These findings suggest that vision-related disability is associated with lighting condition and task in patients with glaucoma.
Episcleral Venous Pressure and the Ocular Hypotensive Effects of Topical and Intracameral Prostaglandin Analogs.
In contrast, the decrease in EVP associated with the bimatoprost implant could explain its enhanced IOP-lowering effects.
New Recommendations for the Treatment of Systemic Hypertension and their Potential Implications for Glaucoma Management.
Gradient-Boosting Classifiers Combining Vessel Density and Tissue Thickness Measurements for Classifying Early to Moderate Glaucoma.
GBCs that combine OCTA and OCT macula and ONH measurements can improve diagnostic accuracy for glaucoma detection compared to most but not all instrument provided parameters.
Diagnostic Ability of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Macula Vessel Density for the Diagnosis of Glaucoma Using Difference Scan Sizes.
The diagnostic accuracy of VD using the 6×6 mm macula OCT-A scan was better than the 3×3 mm scan when differentiating between healthy and mild glaucoma eyes, and similar to the 3×3 mm scan when differentiating between healthy…
Choroidal Microvascular Dropout in Primary Open-angle Glaucoma Eyes With Disc Hemorrhage.
Prevalence of CMvD was significantly greater in POAG eyes with DH compared with POAG eyes without DH. CMvD in POAG eyes was also significantly associated with central VF defects and greater severity of glaucomatous damage.
Baseline 24-2 Central Visual Field Damage Is Predictive of Global Progressive Field Loss.
The presence of central VF damage at baseline is significantly associated with more rapid global progression. Detection of central VF damage aids in stratification of high-risk patients who may need intensive surveillance and aggressive treatment.
Will Perimetry Be Performed to Monitor Glaucoma in 2025?
Finally, perimetric and structural testing likely will become more closely intertwined as testing platforms and progression analysis incorporate both of these measures.
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Subconjunctival Injection to Direct Scleral Application of Mitomycin C in Trabeculectomy.
Both techniques of MMC delivery (subconjunctival injection and direct scleral application) resulted in comparable surgical outcomes and bleb morphologies.
Association of a Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Genetic Risk Score With Earlier Age at Diagnosis.
A higher dose of POAG risk alleles was associated with an earlier age at glaucoma diagnosis.
Changes in Optic Nerve Head Vessel Density After Acute Primary Angle Closure Episode.
Vessel density decreased over 6 weeks after an APAC episode compared with the contralateral unaffected eyes. In contrast, there was an initial increase in RNFL thickness that was followed by a subsequent decrease.
Comparing 10-2 and 24-2 Visual Fields for Detecting Progressive Central Visual Loss in Glaucoma Eyes with Early Central Abnormalities.
Trend-based analyses using 10-2 MD resulted in a mild reduction (7-9%) in the time to detect central visual field progression compared to C24-2 MD in glaucoma eyes with early central visual field abnormalities.
Choroidal Microvascular Dropout in Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma.
Prevalence of CMvD was significantly lower in PACG compared to POAG. As in POAG, CMvD in PACG was associated with advanced VF damage and with IPFS on VF.
Use of Machine Learning on Contact Lens Sensor-Derived Parameters for the Diagnosis of Primary Open-angle Glaucoma.
CLS recordings contain information complementary to IOP that enable discrimination between H and POAG.
Impact of Smoking on Visual Field Progression in a Long-term Clinical Follow-up.
Heavy smokers are more likely to sustain VF loss in eyes with glaucoma.
Association of Initial Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Vessel Density Loss With Faster Visual Field Loss in Glaucoma.
The findings of this cohort study suggest that faster vessel density loss during an initial follow-up period was associated with faster concurrent and subsequent rates of visual field loss during an extended period.
Outcomes of Partial Versus Complete Goniotomy With or Without Phacoemulsification for Primary Open Angle Glaucoma: A Multicenter Study.
GT of 120 or 360 degrees lowered IOP equally with or without cataract surgery, and hyphema was most commonly noted after complete GT.
Racial Differences in Rate of Change of Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography-Measured Minimum Rim Width and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness.
Race is an important consideration when assessing structural change, particularly minimum rim width, in glaucoma suspect eyes. Differences in rate of structural change may help explain racial disparities in glaucoma susceptibility.
Lamina Cribrosa and Choroid Features and Their Relationship to Stage of Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma.
In pseudoexfoliation, LC thinning is an early sign, and there is progressive thinning with advancing glaucoma.
Fast Progressors in Glaucoma: Prevalence Based on Global and Central Visual Field Loss.
This study found that approximately 1 in 8 eyes with glaucoma receiving routine care showed fast progression based on global MD values (< -1.0 dB/year) and that nearly 1 in 3 eyes showed a < -0.5 dB/year decline centrally.
Deep Learning Estimation of 10-2 and 24-2 Visual Field Metrics Based on Thickness Maps from Macula OCT.
Deep learning models improved estimates of functional loss from SD OCT imaging. Accurate estimates can help clinicians to individualize VF testing to patients.
Automated Beta Zone Parapapillary Area Measurement to Differentiate Between Healthy and Glaucoma Eyes.
Larger βPPA area, as determined by automated OCT assessment, is significantly associated with a diagnosis of glaucoma, even after adjusting for age and AL, and may aid in differentiating healthy from glaucomatous eyes.
Diagnostic Abilities of the Optical Microangiography Parameters of the 3×3 mm and 6×6 mm Macular Scans in Glaucoma.
The outer sector measurements of the 6×6 mm macular OMAG scans seem to be better than the inner sector measurements in diagnosing glaucoma.
Agreement Between 10-2 and 24-2C Visual Field Test Protocols for Detecting Glaucomatous Central Visual Field Defects.
Substantial agreement for identifying CVFDs using the 24-2C and 10-2 protocols suggests that combining tests by adding central test points to the 24-2 test grid may supplant the need for 2 perimetry regimens for detecting…
Superficial and Deep Macula Vessel Density in Healthy, Glaucoma Suspect, and Glaucoma Eyes.
SCP vessel densities have better diagnostic accuracy for detecting glaucoma than DCP vessel densities. Although the diagnostic accuracy of the macula SCP is relatively modest, it is more informative than the DCP.
Dynamic Scheimpflug Ocular Biomechanical Parameters in Untreated Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Eyes.
Untreated normal tension glaucoma eyes were more compliant than healthy eyes.
Association of Corneal Hysteresis With Lamina Cribrosa Curvature in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma.
Lower CH was associated with a more posteriorly curved LC in treatment naïve POAG patients.
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Vessel Density Measurements in Eyes With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Disc Hemorrhage.
OCT angiography measured vessel densities and their diagnostic abilities in POAG eyes with and without DH were similar. This suggests that the cause of DH in POAG is unlikely to be vascular abnormality.
Dynamic Scheimpflug Ocular Biomechanical Parameters in Healthy and Medically Controlled Glaucoma Eyes.
Eyes with medically controlled glaucoma were more deformable than healthy eyes, which may increase the risk of optic nerve damage through an underestimation of IOP and biomechanical vulnerability of the globe.
Choroidal Microvascular Dropout in Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma.
The prevalence of CMvD was significantly lower in the PXG eyes when compared with the POAG eyes.
Short-Term and Long-Term Variability of Intraocular Pressure Measured with an Intraocular Telemetry Sensor in Patients with Glaucoma.
Continual IOP monitoring showed that IOP has moderate short-term and high long-term variability in glaucoma patients.
A Longitudinal Analysis of Peripapillary Choroidal Thinning in Healthy and Glaucoma Subjects.
The rate of peripapillary choroidal thinning was not significantly different between healthy and glaucoma eyes during this relatively short follow-up period.
β-Zone Parapapillary Atrophy and Rates of Glaucomatous Visual Field Progression: African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study.
Race had a significant effect on the association between baseline βPPA and rates of visual field progression in eyes with GON.
Greater Outflow Facility Increase After Targeted Trabecular Bypass in Angiographically Determined Low-low Regions.
Targeting surgery to low-flow areas of the trabecular meshwork yields higher overall facility increase and IOP reduction compared to surgery in high-flow areas.
Associations between Socioeconomic Factors and Visit Adherence among Patients with Glaucoma in the All of Us Research Program.
Lower income and education levels were significantly associated with lower odds of seeing an eye doctor in the past year among all patients with glaucoma in All of Us.
Standard Reliability and Gaze Tracking Metrics in Glaucoma and Glaucoma Suspects.
GT metrics do not have a clinically significant association with standard reliability metrics.
Individualized Glaucoma Change Detection Using Deep Learning Auto Encoder-Based Regions of Interest.
Eye-specific ROIs identified using DL-AE analysis of OCT images show promise for improving assessment of glaucomatous progression.
Anterior Segment Dimensions Following Laser Iridotomy in Acute Primary Angle Closure and Fellow Eyes.
In APAC eyes and their fellow eyes, LPI resulted in significant anterior chamber angle widening and increased anterior chamber area.
Relationship of Corneal Hysteresis and Anterior Lamina Cribrosa Displacement in Glaucoma.
Lower corneal hysteresis was significantly associated with posterior displacement of the anterior lamina cribrosa over time. These data provide additional support for lower corneal hysteresis being a risk factor for glaucoma progression.
Characteristics of Focal Gamma Zone Parapapillary Atrophy.
Focal γPPA was differentiated from conventional γPPA by older age and shorter AXL.
Deep Optic Nerve Head Structures Associated With Increasing Axial Length in Healthy Myopic Eyes of Moderate Axial Length.
A greater misalignment between BMO and ASCO planes, thinner choroid, a more posteriorly bowed PPS, an enlargement of ASCO, and thicker cpRNFLT were each associated with longer AXL.
EYEMATE-SC Trial: Twelve-Month Safety, Performance, and Accuracy of a Suprachoroidal Sensor for Telemetric Measurement of Intraocular Pressure.
The EYEMATE-SC sensor was safe and well tolerated through 12 months. Moreover, it allowed accurate, continuous IOP monitoring. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S): Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found after the references.
Association of Intraocular Pressure With Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning in Patients With Glaucoma.
In this study, intraocular pressure variability was independently associated with structural change in patients with glaucoma, even after adjustment for mean intraocular pressure, supporting its potential value in clinical management.
Qualitative Evaluation of the 10-2 and 24-2 Visual Field Tests for Detecting Central Visual Field Abnormalities in Glaucoma.
The similarity in performance of the 10-2 and C24-2 test suggests that the increased sampling density of the former does not significantly improve the detection of central visual field abnormalities, even when based on expert assessment.
Deep Learning Estimation of 10-2 Visual Field Map Based on Circumpapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Measurements.
The proposed CNNmodel improved the estimation of 10-2 VF map based on circumpapillary SD-OCT RNFL thickness measurements.
Racial Differences in the Association of Anterior Lamina Cribrosa Surface Depth and Glaucoma Severity in the African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study (ADAGES).
This study demonstrates that a deeper ALCSD, regardless of the ALCSD reference plane used, is associated with more severe glaucoma and higher IOP in the ADAGES cohort, particularly in individuals of AD.
The African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study (ADAGES) III: Contribution of Genotype to Glaucoma Phenotype in African Americans: Study Design and Baseline Data.
With its large sample size, extensive specimen collection, and deep phenotyping of AD and ED glaucoma patients and control participants from different regions in the United States, the ADAGES III genomics study will address gaps in…
Diagnostic Ability and Structure-function Relationship of Peripapillary Optical Microangiography Measurements in Glaucoma.
The inferior sector OMAG measurements had the best diagnostic ability in glaucoma and the strongest association with RNFL and the visual sensitivity measurements.
Testosterone Pathway Genetic Polymorphisms in Relation to Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: An Analysis in Two Large Datasets.
Collectively, testosterone metabolism pathway SNPs were consistently associated with the high-tension subtype of POAG in two datasets.
Combining Optical Coherence Tomography and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Longitudinal Data for the Detection of Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma.
Longitudinal OCTA measurements complement OCT-derived structural metrics for the evaluation of functional VF loss in patients with glaucoma.
A Bibliometric and Mapping Analysis of Glaucoma Research between 1900 and 2019.
A total of 33 631 original articles were collected from the timeframe 1900 through 2019.
Central-most Visual Field Defects in Early Glaucoma.
Given the significance and effect of perimetric factors at abnormal test points in the central 5 degrees of 24-2 VFs, these eyes deserve attention to determine the severity of and functional impact on the CMVFD…
Deep Learning Identifies High-Quality Fundus Photographs and Increases Accuracy in Automated Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Detection.
The DL quality model was able to accurately assess fundus photograph quality. Using automated quality assessment to filter out low-quality photographs increased the accuracy of a DL POAG detection model.
Macular Thickness and Microvasculature Loss in Glaucoma Suspect Eyes.
Whereas the rate of GCC thinning was faster on average in suspect eyes than in healthy eyes, some suspect eyes showed significant loss of vessel density and faster vessel density loss than GCC thinning.
Juxtapapillary Deep-Layer Microvasculature Dropout and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning in Glaucoma.
Eyes with JP microvasculature dropout showed faster RNFL thinning than eyes without dropout. These findings suggest that deep-layer microvasculature dropout, especially in contact with the optic disc boundary, is associated with rapid glaucoma progression.
Is Diabetes Mellitus a Blessing in Disguise for Primary Open-angle Glaucoma?
This article discusses progress in understanding the complex relationship between these 2 entities and recent shifts in perspective that challenge the traditional dogma regarding diabetes mellitus and primary open-angle glaucoma.
Visual Field Artifacts in Glaucoma With Face Mask Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Fogging can result in unreliable VF testing with glaucoma-like artifacts. Secure taping of the face mask to the nose bridge may minimize this problem and reduce unnecessary additional testing and follow-up visits.
24-Hour Intraocular Pressure Control with Fixed-dose Combination Brinzolamide 1%/Brimonidine 0.2%: A Multicenter, Randomized Trial.
This large, multicenter study of 24-hour IOP control with BBFC met its primary end point; BBFC demonstrated significantly superior 24-hour IOP-lowering efficacy versus vehicle after 4 weeks of 3-times-daily treatment in subjects with OAG or…
Vision-Related Quality of Life Among Healthy, Preperimetric Glaucoma, and Perimetric Glaucoma Patients.
These findings suggest that patients with perimetric and preperimetric glaucoma have worse VRQOL than patients with healthy eyes.
Single Administration of Bimatoprost Implant: Effects on 24-Hour Intraocular Pressure and 1-Year Outcomes.
A single intracameral administration of the bimatoprost implant lowered IOP in the habitual position consistently throughout the day and night at week 8.
Comparison of the Effects of Latanoprostene Bunod and Timolol on Retinal Blood Vessel Density: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Topical administration of LBN enhanced macular VD in patients with OAG or patients with OHT. In contrast, timolol administration did not have any effect on VD.
Glaucomatous Visual Field Progression in the African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study (ADAGES): Eleven Years of Follow-up.
Rates of VF progression were similar despite higher treated IOP in the Black race group.
Multilayer Macula Vessel Density and Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma.
Lower macular SVD, and not DVD, was associated with a higher probability of past VF progression.
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and Visual Field Progression in Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma.
Lower superficial vessel density measured using OCTA was significantly associated with faster VF progression in PACG. In these eyes, OCTA parameters can serve as biomarker suggestive of past VF progression.
Intraocular Pressure Telemetry for Managing Glaucoma during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
These results show the feasibility of patient-acquired measurement of IOP in conjunction with remote IOP monitoring by physicians with an implantable sensor.
Detection of Progression With 10-2 Standard Automated Perimetry: Development and Validation of an Event-Based Algorithm.
A new event-based progression algorithm using the 10-2 VF can identify eyes experiencing more rapid MD progression and may be used as a tool to assess progressive macular functional changes in glaucoma.
Deep-layer Microvasculature Dropout in Preperimetric Glaucoma Patients.
Deep-layer microvasculature dropout was observed in a considerable number of preperimetric POAG eyes, and worse disease severity was associated with dropout.
Disc Hemorrhages Are Associated With the Presence and Progression of Glaucomatous Central Visual Field Defects.
DH was associated with the presence and progression of central VF defects. DH identification should prompt intensive central VF monitoring and surveillance with 10-2 fields to detect progression.
Association Between Lamina Cribrosa Defects and Progressive Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss in Glaucoma.
These data suggest that LC defects are an independent risk factor for RNFL thinning and that glaucoma progression may correspond topographically to the LC defect location.
Comparison of Fellow Eyes of Acute Primary Angle Closure and Phacomorphic Angle Closure.
Differences in ocular biometric parameters can be detected between fellow eyes of APAC and phacomorphic AC.
Macular Pigment and Visual Function in Patients With Glaucoma: The San Diego Macular Pigment Study.
These results challenge previous studies that reported that glaucoma is associated with low MP.
Risk of Glaucoma in Patients without Diabetes Using a Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist.
In patients without diabetes, the use of GLP-1RAs exhibited a significantly lower risk of POAG and ocular hypertension compared with alternative weight loss therapy at 3-year and 5-year intervals.
Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Disparities in Glaucoma Onset and Severity in a Diverse Nationwide Cohort in the United States.
Black, Hispanic/Latino, and other minority participants are diagnosed with glaucoma at younger ages, and Blacks are more likely to be diagnosed with moderate-to-severe glaucoma.
Association Between Rate of Ganglion Cell Complex Thinning and Rate of Central Visual Field Loss.
In this cohort study, rapid GCC thinning during an initial follow-up period was associated with faster rates of central visual field decline.
A Prospective Longitudinal Study to Investigate Corneal Hysteresis as a Risk Factor of Central Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma.
Lower CH was associated with a statistically significant, but relatively small, increased risk of central VF progression on the 10-2 test grid.
Optic Disc Microvasculature Dropout in Glaucoma Detected by Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography.
The presence of MvD-D could be well determined by SS-OCTA in eyes with POAG.
Central Visual Field Defects in Patients with Distinct Glaucomatous Optic Disc Phenotypes.
The severity and prevalence of central VF loss varied among different glaucomatous optic disc phenotypes.
The Glaucoma Italian Pediatric Study (GIPSy): 3-Year Results.
Latanoprost alone or in combination with dorzolamide is safe and highly effective in lowering IOP in children after surgery. Nonresponders were mainly patients with early presentation of the disease.
Association of Rates of Ganglion Cell and Inner Plexiform Thinning With Development of Glaucoma in Eyes With Suspected Glaucoma.
This study found that faster rates of GCIPL and cpRNFL thinning were associated with higher risks of developing perimetric glaucoma.
Perimetric Comparison Between the IMOvifa and Humphrey Field Analyzer.
In this cross-sectional study, 138 eyes (including 25 healthy, 48 glaucoma suspects, and 65 primary open angle glaucoma) of 69 patients were evaluated.
A Deep Learning Approach to Improve Retinal Structural Predictions and Aid Glaucoma Neuroprotective Clinical Trial Design.
Our deep learning models were able to accurately estimate both macula GCIPL and ONH RNFL hemiretinal thickness.
Effects of Smoking on Optic Nerve Head Microvasculature Density in Glaucoma.
Smoking intensity is associated with reduced optic nerve vessel density in glaucoma.
Bruch Membrane Opening Detection Accuracy in Healthy Eyes and Eyes With Glaucoma With and Without Axial High Myopia in an American and Korean Cohort.
As BMO location inaccuracy was 2.4 times more likely in eyes with high axial myopia regardless of diagnosis, optical coherence tomography images of high myopes should be reviewed carefully, and when possible, BMO location should…
Characteristics of Central Visual Field Progression in Eyes with Optic Disc Hemorrhage.
Central VF loss is accelerated in glaucoma eyes with DH and it corresponds topographically to the DH location.
Changes in Corneal Biomechanics and Glaucomatous Visual Field Loss.
Visual field progression was associated with a lower baseline CH and a decrease in CRF over time.
En Face Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging of Beta and Gamma Parapapillary Atrophy in High Myopia.
The OCT-defined beta zone was associated with glaucoma and axial length, whereas the gamma zone was correlated with axial length but not with glaucoma, in highly myopic eyes.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Macular Thickness Map and Texture En Face Images for Detecting Glaucoma in Eyes With Axial High Myopia.
The current results suggest that our novel en face texture-based analysis method can improve on most investigated macular tissue thickness measurements for discriminating between highly myopic glaucomatous and highly myopic healthy eyes.
Macular Vessel Density in Glaucomatous Eyes With Focal Lamina Cribrosa Defects.
Although OCTA macular vessel density was not significantly different between eyes with and without LC defects, focal GCC loss in eyes with LC defects was different.
Two-Year Outcomes of Phacogoniotomy vs Phacotrabeculectomy for Advanced Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma With Cataract: A Noninferiority Randomized Clinical Trial.
Mean IOP reduction with phacogoniotomy was noninferior to phacotrabeculectomy for advanced PACG and cataract at 2-year follow-up with no differences detected in complete or qualified success or mean number of antiglaucomatous medications.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Optic Nerve Head and Macula OCT Parameters for Detecting Glaucoma in Eyes With and Without High Axial Myopia.
The diagnostic accuracy for pRNFL and GCIPL was high for high axial myopic eyes and shows promise for glaucoma detection in high myopes.
Rate of Initial Optic Nerve Head Capillary Density Loss and Risk of Visual Field Progression.
Rapid initial optic nerve head capillary density loss from OCTA was associated with a faster rate of visual field progression and a doubling of the risk of developing event progression in this study.
High Myopia Normative Database of Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness to Detect Myopic Glaucoma in a Chinese Population.
The HM-specific normative database is more capable of detecting HMG eyes than the SS OCT built-in database, which may be an effective tool for differential diagnosis between HMG and HM.
Usability and Clinician Acceptance of a Deep Learning-Based Clinical Decision Support Tool for Predicting Glaucomatous Visual Field Progression.
A CDS tool can be designed to present AI model outputs in a useful, trustworthy manner that clinicians are generally willing to integrate into their clinical decision-making.
Impact of Pupil Dilation on Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Retinal Microvasculature in Healthy Eyes.
Pupil dilation using topical 2.5% phenylephrine and 0.5% tropicamide results in a small but statistically significant reduction in non-HD ONH whole image and cpCD in healthy eyes.
Rapid and Accurate Pressure Sensing Device for Direct Measurement of Intraocular Pressure.
A needle-based sensor device enables accurate IOP measurements over a broad range of induced IOP.
Combined glaucoma and cataract surgery: Comparison of viscocanalostomy, endocyclophotocoagulation, and ab interno trabeculectomy.
All procedures significantly lowered IOP. Phacoemulsification-ab interno trabulectomy resulted in fewest complications and phacoviscocanalostomy led to the largest IOP drop and largest reduction of medications.
Association between Rates of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning and Previous Disc Hemorrhage in Glaucoma.
A history of DH is an independent risk factor for faster rates of RNFL thinning in non-DH quadrants and in DH quadrants; this risk is present even in eyes that exhibited DH several years earlier.
Frequency of Optical Coherence Tomography Testing to Detect Progression in Glaucoma.
With high specificity and less variability than perimetry, a 6-month testing interval provides a reasonable trade-off for following glaucoma patients using OCT.
Rates of Choroidal Microvasculature Dropout and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Changes in Glaucoma.
Rates of MvD area and angular circumference change over time were associated with concurrent rates of cpRNFL loss in POAG eyes.
Longitudinal Structure-Function Relationship between Macular Vessel Density and Thickness and Central Visual Field in Early Glaucoma.
Rates of VD loss and GCC thinning are associated with central VF loss over time. Assessment of both macular VD and GCC thickness should be considered for evaluation of glaucoma progression.
Measurements of OCT Angiography Complement OCT for Diagnosing Early Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma.
Associations between capillary density and visual function were found in the regions known to be at highest risk for damage in preperimetric glaucoma eyes and all regions of mild glaucoma eyes.
Diurnal Variation of Retinal Vessel Density in Healthy Human Eyes.
There was a small increase in ONH VD, but not macular VD, in the evening compared with the morning in healthy human eyes.
Iridocorneal Angle Assessment After Laser Iridotomy With Swept-source Optical Coherence Tomography.
SS-OCT ANTERION imaging can be used to reliably measure ACA before and after LPI. ACA, AOD, SSA, and TISA are all valid ACA measurement methods.
Hypotony Keratopathy Following Trabeculectomy.
Hypotony keratopathy is a poorly described but potentially treatable complication of trabeculectomy with MMC. Hypotony keratopathy may be related to endothelial dysfunction secondary to hypotony.
Relationship of Macular Thickness and Function to Optical Microangiography Measurements in Glaucoma.
The strongest associations between OMAG, GCIPL thickness, and visual sensitivity measurements were found in the inferior macular sector.
Efficacy and Safety of Surgical Peripheral Iridectomy, Goniosynechialysis, and Goniotomy for Advanced Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma Without Cataract: 1-Year Results of a Multicenter Study.
The combination of SPI, GSL, and GT is a safe and effective surgical approach for advanced PACG without cataract. It has great potential as a first-line treatment option for these patients.
Nocturnal Variability of Intraocular Pressure Monitored With Contact Lens Sensor Is Associated With Visual Field Loss in Glaucoma.
Twenty-four-hour CLS recording of IOP-related ocular dimensional change was associated with faster VF progression. Such CLS recordings are useful to assess the risk of in progression in POAG patients.
Comparison of Peripapillary Capillary Density in Glaucoma Patients of African and European Descent.
Although peripapillary capillary density parameters showed good diagnostic accuracy for detecting glaucoma in ED patients, their diagnostic accuracy was only modest in AD patients.
The Relationship Between Intraocular Pressure and Rates of Central Versus Peripheral Visual Field Progression.
The effect of IOP parameters on VF progression was statistically similar between central and peripheral VF regions.
Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Optical Texture Analysis and 10-2 Visual Field Assessment in Glaucoma.
Papillomacular and papillofoveal RNFL bundle defects are present in a considerable proportion of eyes with glaucoma.
Impact of Peripheral Anterior Synechiae on the Outcome of Combined Phacoemulsification, Goniosynechialysis, and Goniotomy for Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma and Cataract: A Multicenter Observational Study.
PEI+GSL+GT has proven to be an effective treatment for PACG with cataracts over a 1 year period. However, the outcome was not correlated with the preoperative extent of PAS.
Performance of ChatGPT on Responding to Common Online Questions Regarding Key Information Gaps in Glaucoma.
Multimodal Deep Learning Classifier for Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Diagnosis Using Wide-Field Optic Nerve Head Cube Scans in Eyes With and Without High Myopia.
Combining OCT-based RNFL thickness maps with texture-based en face images showed a better ability to discriminate between healthy and POAG than thickness maps alone, particularly in high axial myopic eyes.
Temporal Optic Disc Microvasculature Dropout in Glaucoma.
Focal temporal MvD-D detected by SS-OCTA was associated with a longer axial length and related subsequent morphological changes of the optic disc and parapapillary area.
Progressive Visual Field Loss and Subsequent Quality of Life Outcomes in Glaucoma.
Baseline severity and initial rates of change of VF damage are associated with QOL outcomes over an extended follow-up.
Racial Differences in Detection of Glaucoma Using Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness and Bruch Membrane Opening Minimum Rim Width.
RNFLT and BMO-MRW had consistently lower diagnostic performance in AD individuals compared with ED individuals.
Effect of Testing Frequency on the Time to Detect Glaucoma Progression With Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and OCT Angiography.
The time required to detect a statistically significant negative cpRNFL and cpCD slope decreased as the testing frequency increased, albeit not proportionally.
Smoking Cessation May Reduce Risk of Visual Field Progression in Heavy Smokers.
After ≥25 years of smoking cessation, the risk of VF progression in former heavy smokers becomes similar to never smokers. Long-term smoking cessation may be associated with lower VF progression in glaucoma patients.
Implanted Microsensor Continuous IOP Telemetry Suggests Gaze and Eyelid Closure Effects on IOP-A Preliminary Study.
Our data suggest that IOP varies reproducibly with gaze direction, albeit with patient variability.
Comparing optical coherence tomography radial and cube scan patterns for measuring Bruch's membrane opening minimum rim width (BMO-MRW) in glaucoma and healthy eyes: cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis.
Although the cube scan-based BMO-MRW was significantly smaller than the radial scan-based BMO-MRW, we found no significant difference between the two scan patterns for detecting glaucoma, identifying BMO location and measuring the rate of BMO-MRW change.
The Glaucoma Italian Pediatric Study (GIPSy): 1-Year Results.
Latanoprost alone or in combination with dorzolamide is safe and highly effective in lowering IOP in children postsurgery. Nonresponders were mainly patients with early presentation of the disease.
Reproducibility of Central Corneal Thickness Measurements in Healthy and Glaucomatous Eyes.
CCT measurements exhibit intraday and interday variation, with the latter being significantly greater than the former. A single CCT assessment inadequately characterizes CCT and may impact risk assessment in patients with suspect and/or diagnosed glaucoma.
Long-Term Blood Pressure Variability and Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma.
In this cohort study, higher mean blood pressure and higher SD of blood pressure were associated with faster VF progression.
Time to Glaucoma Progression Detection by Optical Coherence Tomography in Individuals of African and European Descents.
Time to progression detection was similar for both races when assuming identical RNFLT baseline/thinning rates, and shorter in AD eyes under real-world simulation when AD had faster RNFLT thinning.
Association of Bergmeister Papilla and Deep Optic Nerve Head Structures With Prelaminar Schisis of Normal and Glaucomatous Eyes.
The severity of PLS was strongly associated with the presence of Bergmeister papilla, suggesting a traction-related phenomenon.
Clinical Factors Associated With Long-Term OCT Variability in Glaucoma.
Relevant clinical factors affecting long-term RNFLT variability in glaucoma were identified.
Outcomes of the Second Aqueous Shunt Implant Versus Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation Treatment Study: A Randomized Comparative Trial.
Short-term overall success rates were high with either SGDD or CPC. However, SGDD was associated with more clinic visits and an increased risk of additional glaucoma surgery.
Association Between Ganglion Cell Complex Thinning and Vision-Related Quality of Life in Glaucoma.
These findings suggest that faster and sectoral central location of ganglion cell complex thinning provides useful information in determining the risk of vision-related quality of life in glaucoma.
Evaluating Visual Field Progression in Advanced Glaucoma Using Trend Analysis of Targeted Mean Total Deviation.
Undetectable locations in eyes with severe glaucoma may underestimate the rates of VF progression.
Multipressure Dial Goggle Effects on Circumpapillary Structure and Microvasculature in Glaucoma Patients.
Circumpapillary CD measurements showed a dose-dependent increase with the induction of negative pressure, while RNFL thickness measurements remained unchanged.
Racial Differences in the Rate of Change in Anterior Lamina Cribrosa Surface Depth in the African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study.
Glaucomatous remodeling of the lamina cribrosa differs between AD and ED patients with glaucoma.
Progressive Thinning of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell-Inner Plexiform Layer in Glaucoma Eyes with Disc Hemorrhage.
The rate of mGCIPL and cpRNFL thinning was faster in DH eyes than non-DH eyes.
Capillary Density Measured by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Glaucomatous Optic Disc Phenotypes.
OCTA-measured vessel density differs among optic disc phenotypes. Clinicians should be aware that the performance of OCTA for glaucoma diagnosis may be influenced by the optic disc phenotype.
Intraocular Pressure Measurement in Patients Wearing Filtering Facepiece Masks.
This is mainly due to the greater dimensions of these masks in comparison with the surgical standard ones, and to the presence of a preshaped rigid nose area that may press against the Goldmann tonometer.
Long-term Safety and Performance of a Suprachoroidal Pressure Sensor System: Results of the EYEMATE-SC Trial Follow-up Study.
This study demonstrates the long-term safety of the EYEMATE-SC system.
Longitudinal Changes of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell-Inner Plexiform Layer in Highly Myopic Glaucoma: A 3-Year Cohort Study.
The patterns of pRNFL and mGC-IPL thinning differ between HMG and OAG.
Federated Learning in Glaucoma: A Comprehensive Review and Future Perspectives.
Federated Learning presents a promising strategy to overcome current obstacles in developing AI models for glaucoma screening.
Screening of Glaucoma: Consensus and Directions.
We discuss barriers to glaucoma screening and recent advancements in glaucoma detection and care, including targeted screening approach as well as telemedicine, genetic testing, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Optic Disc Microvasculature Dropout in Preperimetric Glaucoma.
MvD-D was related to worse disease severity in patients with PPG, and often was not accompanied by focal LC defect or MvD-P.
Relationship of Choroidal Microvasculature Dropout and Beta Zone Parapapillary Area With Visual Field Changes in Glaucoma.
MvD area rates, but not β-PPA area rates, were associated with VF MD loss changes in eyes with POAG.
Gender Disparities in Depression, Stress, and Social Support Among Glaucoma Patients.
Women with glaucoma were more likely to experience depression and stress and were less likely to have social support on some measures than men.
Social and Health Care Utilization Factors Associated With Ophthalmic Visit Nonadherence in Glaucoma: An All of Us Study.
This study builds on prior literature by identifying potentially modifiable factors associated with visit nonadherence and underutilization of eyecare in glaucoma.
Healthcare Access and Utilization Among Glaucoma Patients in a Nationwide Cohort.
Although glaucoma patients aged 65 years and over fared worse on several measures of socioeconomic status, no significant difference was found in measures of healthcare access and utilization.
The Association Between Regional Macula Vessel Density and Central Visual Field Damage in Advanced Glaucoma Eyes.
Given a stronger MVD-central 10-degree VF association compared with GCC, as well as stronger GCC-central 5-degree VF association compared with MVD, MVD and GCC are complementary measurements in eyes with advanced glaucoma.
Subconjunctival Lymphatics Respond to VEGFC and Anti-Metabolites in Rabbit and Mouse Eyes.
Rabbit eyes demonstrated clear bleb-related subconjunctival outflow pathways that were distinct from blood vessels and were without nasal/temporal predilection.
Rates of Circumpapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning and Capillary Density Loss in Glaucomatous Eyes with Disc Hemorrhage.
Mean rates of vessel density loss between DH and non-DH eyes were different not only in the affected area but also in the other regions.
Optical Microangiography and Progressive Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma.
Lower baseline peripapillary PD and VD measured using OMAG were significantly associated with a faster rate of RNFL loss in POAG.
Correlation Between Office-Hour and Peak Nocturnal Intraocular Pressure in Patients Treated with Prostaglandin Analogs.
There is a correlation between office-hour IOP reading and peak nocturnal IOP under no IOP-lowering treatment as well as under prostaglandin monotherapy. The strength of correlation was weaker under the treatment compared with baseline.
Outcome of Goniotomy Over 120, 240 and 360 Degrees in Juvenile Open Angle Glaucoma: A Multicenter Study.
240-degree and 360-degree GT showed similar efficacy in IOP reduction and were superior to 120-degree GT. More extensive GT may provide better outcomes in JOAG.
Time to Glaucoma Progression Detection by Optical Coherence Tomography and Visual Field in Glaucoma Individuals of African Descent.
Computer simulation showed a potentially shorter time to detect RNFLT progression than VF MD progression in eyes from individuals of AD.
Reduced Aqueous Humor Outflow Pathway Arborization in Childhood Glaucoma Eyes.
Childhood glaucoma patients demonstrated fewer distal AHO pathways and lesser AHO pathway arborization. These anatomical alternations may result in a new source of trabecular meshwork-independent AHO resistance in this disease cohort.
Deep Learning Estimation of 10-2 Visual Field Map Based on Macular Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Measurements.
DL models enable the estimation of VF loss from OCTA images with high accuracy.
Dry Eye Symptom Severity and Visual Field Reliability Metrics.
A total of 494 patients completed the 5-item Dry Eye Questionnaire and VF testing.
The Value of Intraocular Pressure Telemetry in Monitoring the Therapeutic Effect of Glaucoma Medications.
Optic Disc Microvasculature Reduction and Visual Field Progression in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma.
Optic disc microvasculature reduction was associated with VF progression even after adjusting for possible influencing factors including retinal nerve fiber layer thinning in POAG.
Longitudinal OCTA vessel density loss in macula and optic nerve head in healthy, glaucoma suspect and established glaucoma eyes.
In glaucoma, there is earlier microvasculature loss in the ONH than in the macula.
Identification of Retinal Amyloid-Beta in Ex Vivo Human Glaucoma Eyes Using a Novel Ocular Tracer.
Aβ was detected in human glaucomatous retina, and its distribution was mapped. AMDX-2011 identification of Aβ may lead to future diagnostic tests aimed at detecting Aβ in glaucoma patients.
Reduction of Optic Disc Microvasculature and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning in Patients With Glaucoma.
Reduction of optic disc microvasculature was associated with rapid RNFL thinning in POAG. This suggests a role for deep optic nerve head circulation in the glaucoma pathogenesis.
Long-Term Systemic Use of Calcium Channel Blockers and Incidence of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma.
Use of dihydropyridine CCBs was associated with a significantly higher risk of developing POAG, both before and while adjusting for demographic factors and comorbid medical conditions.
Association Between Longitudinal 10-2 Central Visual Field Change and the Risk of Visual Acuity Loss in Mild-to-Moderate Glaucoma.
Faster 10-2 VF MD and hemifield MS worsening are associated with the development of VA loss. Monitoring the longitudinal central 10-degree VF change may suggest that there is impending VA impairment in glaucoma.
The Glaucoma Italian Pediatric Study (GIPSy): The Long-term Effect of Topical Latanoprost on Central Corneal Thickness.
In this population of PPG patients treated with latanoprost for at least 30 months, CCT significantly increased over time, when the impact of age and its interaction with time were considered.
Association between Rates of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning after Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Procedures and Disc Hemorrhage.
POAG or glaucoma suspect eyes with a history of DH should be carefully followed after IOP-lowering procedures.
Intraocular Pressure Monitoring Using an Implantable Sensor Detects Structural Glaucoma Progression in the EYEMATE-IO Trial.
Peak IOP and IOP fluctuations in glaucoma patients derived from measurements with the EYEMATE-IO sensor were associated with progression of the disease, whereas GAT measurements were not.
Differential Impact of Central and Global Visual Field Progression on Quality of Life in Glaucoma.
Central VF change had a greater impact on VRQOL compared to global VF change.
Peripheral Iridectomy With Goniosynechialysis and Goniotomy vs Trabeculectomy for Advanced PACG: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
In this randomized clinical trial among patients with advanced PACG without cataract, SPI + GSL + GT demonstrated noninferiority (4-mm Hg margin) to trabeculectomy for IOP at 12 months, with fewer interventions (including bleb massage, suture lysis, or releasable sutures) but no difference in postoperative medication use.
Optic Disc Size and Circumpapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning in Glaucoma.
Larger optic disc size is associated with faster cpRNFL thinning in glaucoma, independent of race.
Association Between Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Exposure and Intraocular Pressure Change: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Intraocular Pressure Change.
Although GLP-1R agonists were significantly associated with a decrease in IOP in the paired analysis, they were not associated with ΔIOP in multivariable GEE. Moreover, the difference in ΔIOP between the two groups was small.
Gap Analysis of Glaucoma Examination Concept Representations within Standard Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine - Clinical Terms.
There are existing gaps in the standardized representation of findings related to tonometry and gonioscopy within SNOMED-CT.
Risk of Falls, Fear of Falling, and Rates of Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma in the African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study.
A faster rate of MD progression is associated with a greater fear of falling and history of falls among AD and ED treated glaucoma patients.
Intraocular Pressure Matters.
Additionally, maintaining stable IOP by minimizing both diurnal and long-term fluctuations may further enhance disease control and reduce the risk of worsening.
Enhanced Aqueous Humor Outflow Following Trabeculotomy in Primary Congenital Glaucoma Eyes.
02). Thus, AA demonstrated sustained improvement of AHO for the first time after effective IOP lowering from glaucoma surgery.
Association of Long-Term Intraocular Pressure Variability and Rate of Ganglion Complex Thinning in Patients With Glaucoma.
IOP variability showed an independent association with macular change in patients with glaucoma regardless of severity at baseline, even after adjustment for mean IOP, supporting its potential value as a therapeutic target for clinical decision-making.
Smoking Intensity is Associated With Progressive Optic Nerve Head Vessel Density Loss in Glaucoma.
A history of greater smoking consumption was associated with faster vessel density loss, suggesting smoking intensity as a potential risk factor for glaucoma.
Racial Differences in Diagnostic Accuracy of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma.
OCT-RNFLT has lower diagnostic accuracy in eyes of AD compared to those of ED.
Lessons From The Glaucoma Foundation Think Tank 2023: A Patient-Centric Approach to Glaucoma.
The experts agreed on the importance of genetics in defining individual POAG risk and highlighted the additional crucial role of lifestyle, gender, blood pressure, and vascular risk factors.
Racial Differences in the Diagnostic Accuracy of OCT Angiography Macular Vessel Density for Glaucoma.
Diagnostic performance of OCTA macular VD, but not GCC thickness, for glaucoma detection varies by race.
Safety and Efficacy of Goniotomy following Failed Surgery for Glaucoma.
GT seems to be a safe and effective procedure for patients with prior failed surgery for glaucoma.
Effect of Corneal Hysteresis on the Rates of Microvasculature Loss in Glaucoma.
Lower CH values were significantly associated with faster rates of wiCD loss over time.
Age-Related Changes in Dynamic Iris Behavior Assessed Using a Programmable Closed-Loop Iris Control System.
A programmable closed-loop iris control system can modulate dynamic iris behavior and maintain the iris in a mid-dilated position. Pupillary constriction velocity and iris activity in the mid-dilated position decrease with age.
OCT-Angiography Face Mask-Associated Artifacts During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Face mask wearing had no significant effect on area of artifacts or vessel density measurements. OCT-A vessel density measurements can be acquired reliably with face mask wear during the pandemic.
Prediction of Central Visual Field Severity in Glaucoma.
Clinicians may predict the severity of CVFDs on 24-2 VF and parafoveal scotomas on 10-2 VF by measuring threshold sensitivities and defect values at abnormal central 12 points (<1%) on 24-2 VF in early glaucoma.
Optical Microangiography and Progressive Ganglion Cell-Inner Plexiform Layer Loss in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma.
Lower baseline peripapillary OMAG measurements were significantly associated with a faster rate of GCIPL loss in patients with mild to moderate POAG.
Agreement between Compass Fundus Perimeter New Grid and 10-2 Testing Protocols for Detecting Central Visual Field Defects.
Although the Compass NG detected fewer CVFDs than the 10-2 test protocol, it did detect CVFDs that were not observed in the Compass 24-2 test in patients with early glaucoma.
Rates of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning in Distinct Glaucomatous Optic Disc Phenotypes in Early Glaucoma.
Rates of cpRNFL thinning were different among the 4 glaucomatous optic disc phenotypes.
Retinal nerve fibre layer optical texture analysis: retinal nerve fibre bundle defect patterns and the extent of macular involvement across different stages of glaucoma.
ROTA uncovers a wide spectrum of RNFL bundle defects spanning the entire glaucoma continuum.
Performance of General-Purpose Vision Language Models and Ophthalmology Foundation Models in Glaucoma Detection and Function Prediction.
Fine-tuned VLMs demonstrated high performance in glaucoma detection and VF MD prediction, matching or exceeding specialized foundation models and traditional convolutional neural network (CNN)-based methods.
Publication Rates and Patterns of Registered Glaucoma Trials.
Only about half of all registered glaucoma trials from ClinicalTrials.gov were published, with less than 25% complying with the mandated FDA report period of 1 to 2 years and overall, a significant delay of nearly…
Relationship of 24-2C Central Visual Field Damage to Juxtapapillary Choriocapillaris Dropout in Glaucoma Eyes With or Without Axial Myopia.
MvD area and angular circumference are significantly associated with central VF damage detected by VF 24-2C in POAG eyes with and without axial myopia.
Gap Analysis of Standard Automated Perimetry Concept Representation in Medical Terminologies.
There is a lack of representation of some SAP data elements in standardized medical terminologies, hampering interoperability and data sharing.
Diagnostic Accuracy of 3D Deep Learning Classifiers for Glaucoma Detection: A Comparison of Cross-Domain and Device-Specific Models.
The 3D DL classifier showed significantly higher diagnostic accuracy than global GCIPL thickness but was similar in performance to the 3D CD-DL classifier.
Impact of Physical Activity Levels on Visual Field Progression in Individuals With Glaucoma.
Higher PA amounts are an independent predictor of a slower rate of VF MD loss. Further research is needed to explore whether increased PA protects against glaucoma progression.
Association Between Alcohol Use and Primary Open Angle Glaucoma.
In the diverse All of Us database, there was a dose-response relationship between alcohol consumption and POAG risk, which was more pronounced in female participants.
Short-Term Rates of Visual Field Change Predict Glaucoma Progression.
The initial 2-year rate of VF MD change predicts subsequent progression events based on FDA-consistent criteria in both early and moderate-to-advanced glaucoma eyes.
Rates of Choriocapillaris Microvascular Dropout and Macular Structural Changes in Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy With and Without Myopia.
Rates of GCIPL thinning were associated with rates of MvD area and angular circumference change over time in myopic POAG eyes.
Wide-Field Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging Improves Rate of Change Detection in Progressing Glaucomatous Eyes Compared With Standard-Field Imaging.
In this cohort that includes eyes with and without high axial myopia, the mean rate of retinal nerve fiber layer thinning measured using SWF images was faster in eyes with progressing glaucoma than in eyes with nonprogressing glaucoma.
VEGF-C and 5-Fluorouracil Improve Bleb Survival in a Rabbit Glaucoma Surgery Trabeculectomy Model.
Adding VEGF-C lymphoproliferation to standard antimetabolite treatment improved rabbit GFS success and may suggest a future strategy to improve human GFSs.
Social Factors Associated with the Risk of Glaucoma Suspect Conversion to Glaucoma: Analysis of the Nationwide All of Us Program.
Several social factors were associated with the conversion from GS to OAG, which may help to identify patients at higher risk of disease progression.
Direct Costs of Second Aqueous Shunt Implant Versus Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation (The Assists Trial).
The total direct cost in the SGDD group was more than double that in the CPC group, driven largely by the cost of the study procedure.
Detection of Nonglaucomatous Macula Findings With Ganglion Cell Analysis Printouts vs Full Macular Cube Scans.
The findings indicate that nonglaucomatous macular pathology may be missed based on GCA printouts alone.
Response to Letter to the Editor: Superficial and Deep Macula Vessel Density in Healthy, Glaucoma Suspect, and Glaucoma Eyes.
Characterization of Temporal Delay and Modeling of Intraocular Pressure and Visual Field Progression in the African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study (ADAGES).
ROP changes trail IOP changes by 4-7 months, an important consideration when obtaining additional VFs to capture or rule-out progression.
Tirzepatide is Associated With Reduced Risk of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.
Tirzepatide use was associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing POAG, OHTN, and need for first-line glaucoma treatment compared to selective GLP-1 RAs in patients with T2DM.
24-Hour Intraocular Pressure Rhythms and Measurement Frequency in Glaucoma Using an Intraocular Telemetry Sensor.
Using an implanted telemetric sensor, the results of this study show that 5 daily IOP measurements evenly spread over 18 hours, provide sufficient information for assessment of the diurnal IOP rhythm.
PyOPV: An Open-Source Python Package for Ophthalmic Visual Field Data Management.
PyOPV provides an efficient solution for handling ophthalmic visual field data, bridging a critical gap in data interoperability and research scalability.
Effects of optic nerve head structures on retinal nerve fiber layer defects in primary open angle glaucoma eyes. Analyses using ROTA.
The ROTA-detected extent of axonal damage was associated with ONH structural change represented by gamma zone area in POAG eyes after adjustment for other possible confounding factors.
Glaucoma Progression Detection Time Using OCT and OCTA in African and European Descendants.
Using computer simulation, there was no racial difference in OCT and OCTA time to progression detection between AD and ED.
Proportion of Fast Progressors in the Central versus Global Visual Field Across Varying Glaucoma Severity Groups.
Selective analysis of the MTDdetected a greater proportion of eyes that exhibited fast progression across all disease severity groups compared to measurements from the entire VF, underscoring the importance of close monitoring for progressive central…
Predicting Perimetric Glaucoma Development in Suspects Using Widefield OCT-Based Risk Scores.
Baseline OCT-based risk scores from a single wide scan, incorporating both peripapillary RNFL and macular thickness measurements, are associated with the subsequent development of perimetric glaucoma development in glaucoma suspect eyes, offering valuable insights for…
Longitudinal Measurement of Optic Disc Vessel Density to Detect Glaucoma Progression in High Myopia.
In highly myopic glaucomatous eyes, progressive ODVD reduction was associated with VF progression, whereas RNFL thinning was not.
Comparison of Methods for Visual Field Progression in Eyes With Central Visual Field Defects.
Agreement among methods for central VF progression monitoring is low to moderate. Concordance between 24-2 and 10-2 VF methods is variable, with 10-2 detecting a higher proportion of central progression.
Initial circumpapillary retinal nerve fibre layer rates of change predict glaucomatous progression.
The rate of initial cpRNFL change observed within half the monitoring period may effectively predict the subsequent structural progression and can be used by clinicians to predict the course of glaucoma when monitoring patients.
Deep Learning Estimation of 24-2 Visual Field Map From Optic Nerve Head Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography.
DL models from OCTA images demonstrated high accuracy in estimating 24-2 VF maps by leveraging information from ONH layers.
Association Between Optic Nerve Head Prelaminar Schisis and Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma.
The presence and severity of severe prelaminar schisis were associated with faster VF progression, suggesting its potential as a biomarker to identify patients at higher risk of progression and to guide clinical management in glaucoma.
Number of macula optical coherence tomography scans needed to detect glaucoma progression.
Increasing the frequency of macular OCT testing to three times per year more sensitively detects progression compared with two times per year.
Nyctohemeral effects of topical beta-adrenoceptor blocking agents measured with an intraocular telemetry sensor.
Continual IOP monitoring shows that combinations of BB-PGAs have more pronounced effects on lowering 24-hour IOP fluctuations than BB-CAIs and BBs alone.
Optical Microangiography and Progressive Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss in Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma.
Younger patient age and greater peak IOP during follow-up were significantly associated with a faster rate of RNFL loss in PACG patients with mild to moderate severity of functional damage.
Horizontal Gaze Tolerance and Its Effects on Visual Sensitivity in Glaucoma.
Horizontal gaze, especially in adduction, significantly reduces visual sensitivity in glaucoma, suggesting a specific vulnerability associated with eye movement.
Assessment of Missing Data on Glaucoma Severity Among Participants in the NIH All of Us Research Program of the United States.
There were significant differences between glaucoma participants with glaucoma severity stage specified versus those with unstaged disease across multiple socioeconomic characteristics and self-reported barriers to care.
Rates of Visual Field Progression Before and After the Onset of Atrial Fibrillation.
The presence of atrial fibrillation and related microvascular damage might accelerate visual field loss.
Relationship Between Retinal Oxygen Saturation and the Severity of Visual Field Damage in Glaucoma.
Retinal oximetry enabled the continuous quantitative measurement of retinal StO 2. Increased StO 2 was significantly associated with the severity of VF damage in patients with glaucoma.
Lack of Correlation Between Segmental Trabecular Meshwork Pigmentation and Angiographically Determined Outflow in Ex Vivo Human Eyes.
001). DISCUSSION: Segmental TM pigmentation circumferentially around the eye is not a good proxy for segmental AHO circumferentially around the eye and should not be used to guide trabecular minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries.
Reply to Letter to the Editor: The Association Between Regional Macula Vessel Density and Central Visual Field Damage in Advanced Glaucoma Eyes.
Association of Visual Field Pattern Reversal with Paracentral Visual Field Loss.
Pattern reversal may be associated with paracentral VF loss and is not always associated with elevated FP rates.
Response to Letter to the Editor: Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and Visual Field Progression in Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma.
Response to: Comparison of Fellow Eye of Acute Primary Angle Closure and Phacomorphic Angle Closure.
In Reply: Calcium Channel Blockers and Risk of Primary Open-angle Glaucoma.
Optic Disc Structural Progression in Glaucoma Suspect Eyes with Microvascular Dropout.
In glaucoma suspect eyes, the presence of both MvD and β-zone PPA progression were independently associated with structural optic disc progression.
Associations Between Physical Activity and Glaucoma: Analysis of the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program.
There were no definitive associations between physical activity and primary open angle glaucoma diagnosis among All of Us participants, which was replicated among age-stratified subgroup analyses.
Association between metformin use with circumpapillary retinal nerve fibre layer thickness and capillary vessel density in glaucoma.
Metformin use was associated with higher wiCD and thicker cpRNFL.
Detection of glaucoma progression on longitudinal series of en-face macular optical coherence tomography angiography images with a deep learning model.
The optimised DL model detected glaucoma progression based on longitudinal macular OCTA images showed good performance. With external validation, it could enhance detection of glaucoma progression.
Long-term variability of retinal nerve fibre layer thickness measurement in patients with glaucoma of African and European descents.
Although some predictors were identified, long-term RNFLT variability appeared small for both AD and ED eyes.
Association of foveal avascular zone change and glaucoma progression.
Significant FAZ increase was weakly associated with moderately faster rates of both GCC thinning and VF MD loss, but not macular vessel density change in glaucoma eyes.
Detection and agreement of event-based OCT and OCTA analysis for glaucoma progression.
OCT and OCTA showed limited agreement on event-based progression detection, with OCT showing better agreement with VF.
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In Reply: Reproducibility of Central Corneal Thickness Measurements in Healthy and Glaucomatous Eyes.
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.
Efficacy of Latanoprostene Bunod 0.024% Compared With Timolol 0.5% in Lowering Intraocular Pressure Over 24 Hours.
During the nocturnal period, latanoprostene bunod caused more IOP reduction and more increase of ocular perfusion pressure than timolol.
Assessing the Association of Mitochondrial Genetic Variation With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Using Gene-Set Analyses.
We present an effective approach for assessing the contributions of mitochondrial genetic variation to open-angle glaucoma.
Aqueous Angiography-Mediated Guidance of Trabecular Bypass Improves Angiographic Outflow in Human Enucleated Eyes.
Using sequential aqueous angiography in an enucleated human eye model system, regions initially without angiographic flow or signal could be recruited for AHO using a trabecular bypass stent.
Comparison of Latanoprostene Bunod 0.024% and Timolol Maleate 0.5% in Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: The LUNAR Study.
LBN 0.024% QD in the evening was noninferior to timolol 0.5% BID over 3 months of treatment, with significantly greater IOP lowering in subjects with OAG or OHT at all but the earliest time point evaluated, and…
African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study (ADAGES): Racial Differences in Optic Disc Hemorrhage and Beta-Zone Parapapillary Atrophy.
Subjects of ED are at higher risk for developing DH compared with AD subjects, whereas AD subjects have greater prevalence of βPPA.
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.
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Vessel Density in Healthy, Glaucoma Suspect, and Glaucoma Eyes.
Optical coherence tomography angiography vessel density had similar diagnostic accuracy to RNFL thickness measurements for differentiating between healthy and glaucoma eyes.
Structural Change Can Be Detected in Advanced-Glaucoma Eyes.
Ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer and 3D volume BKDS show promise for identifying change in severely advanced glaucoma.
Corneal Hysteresis and Progressive Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss in Glaucoma.
Lower CH was significantly associated with faster rates of RNFL loss over time.
Risk of Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma Patients with Progressive Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning: A 5-Year Prospective Study.
Progressive RNFL thinning determined by GPA and TPA is predictive of detectable functional decline in glaucoma.
Latanoprostene Bunod 0.024% versus Timolol Maleate 0.5% in Subjects with Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: The APOLLO Study.
In this phase 3 study, LBN 0.024% qpm demonstrated significantly greater IOP lowering than timolol 0.5% BID throughout the day over 3 months of treatment.
Unsupervised Gaussian Mixture-Model With Expectation Maximization for Detecting Glaucomatous Progression in Standard Automated Perimetry Visual Fields.
GEM-POP was significantly more sensitive to PGON than PoPLR and linear regression of MD and VFI in our sample, while providing localized progression information.
Rate and Pattern of Rim Area Loss in Healthy and Progressing Glaucoma Eyes.
Compared with healthy eyes, the mean rate of global rim area loss was 3.7 times faster and the mean rate of global percentage rim area loss was 5.4 times faster in progressing glaucoma eyes.
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.
Diagnostic Accuracy of the Spectralis and Cirrus Reference Databases in Differentiating between Healthy and Early Glaucoma Eyes.
The Spectralis and Cirrus reference databases have a high specificity for identifying healthy eyes and good agreement for detection of eyes with early glaucoma damage.
Does the Location of Bruch's Membrane Opening Change Over Time? Longitudinal Analysis Using San Diego Automated Layer Segmentation Algorithm (SALSA).
Bruch's membrane opening location was stable in normal and progressing glaucoma eyes with follow-up between 3 and 4 years indicating that it can be used as reference point in monitoring glaucoma progression.
Effect of glaucoma medications on 24-hour intraocular pressure-related patterns using a contact lens sensor.
Prostaglandin analogues, but not other medications, seem to flatten the IOP-related increase at transition of the wake/sitting to the sleep/supine period, but do not seem to have an effect on acrophase and amplitude.
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.
Estimating Lead Time Gained by Optical Coherence Tomography in Detecting Glaucoma before Development of Visual Field Defects.
Assessment of RNFL thickness with OCT was able to detect glaucomatous damage before the appearance of visual field defects on SAP.
Optic Nerve Head Deformation in Glaucoma: A Prospective Analysis of Optic Nerve Head Surface and Lamina Cribrosa Surface Displacement.
The ONH and anterior laminar surfaces displaced not only posteriorly but also anteriorly (with reference to Bruch's membrane opening) in a significant portion of glaucoma patients.
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.
Quantitative Trait Locus Analysis of SIX1-SIX6 With Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Individuals of European Descent.
Each copy of the T risk allele has an additive effect and was associated with thinner global and sectoral RNFL. Findings from this QTL analysis further support a genetic contribution to glaucoma pathophysiology.
Time Spent in Lateral Sleep Position and Asymmetry in Glaucoma.
Asymmetric sleep behavior is common. Right-sided sleep was preferred and correlated with a lower VFI on the left.
A randomised, controlled comparison of latanoprostene bunod and latanoprost 0.005% in the treatment of ocular hypertension and open angle glaucoma: the VOYAGER study.
LBN 0.024% dosed once daily was the lower of the two most effective concentrations evaluated, with significantly greater IOP lowering and comparable side effects relative to latanoprost 0.005%.
The African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study (ADAGES): predictors of visual field damage in glaucoma suspects.
In this cohort of glaucoma suspects with similar access to treatment, multivariate analysis revealed that at higher mean IOP during follow-up, individuals of African descent were more likely to develop VF damage than individuals of…
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.
Biogeographic Ancestry in the African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study (ADAGES): Association With Corneal and Optic Nerve Structure.
The BGA correlates with variation in ocular features that significantly differ across racial groups and that have been associated with the development of glaucoma.
Twenty-four-hour intraocular pressure patterns in patients with thyroid eye disease.
In patients with TED, the CLS provides a safe and well-tolerated approach to 24-h IOP monitoring. After modelling the 24-h IOP curves, TED patients were found to have a morning acrophase.
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.
Automated Detection and Quantification of Circadian Eye Blinks Using a Contact Lens Sensor.
Automated analysis of CLS 24-hour IOP recordings can accurately quantify eye blinks, and identify sleep and wake periods.
Response to comment on the article entitled "effect of improper scan alignment on retinal nerve fiber layer thickness measurements using stratus optical coherence tomograph" by Vizzeri G, et al published in J Glaucoma. 2008;17: 341-349.
Analysis of 24-Hour IOP-related Pattern Changes After Medical Therapy.
Diagnostic ability of retinal nerve fiber layer imaging by swept-source optical coherence tomography in glaucoma.
Swept-source OCT wide-angle and peripapillary RNFL thickness measurements performed well for detecting glaucomatous damage. The diagnostic accuracies of the swept-source OCT and spectral-domain OCT RNFL imaging protocols evaluated in this study were similar.