Most recent by Joe L. Wheat, OD, PhD, FAAO
Glaucoma associated with poorer mental health, quality of life
Patients with glaucoma appeared to have poorer general health, mental health and quality of life, with more severe visual field impairment linked to worsening physical health outcomes, according to a study published in Cureus.
Standard, single-treatment strategy sufficient for most patients with untreated glaucoma
An escalating monotherapy regimen was just as effective as multitherapy for most patients with untreated glaucoma, although those with higher baseline IOP may benefit from more intensive treatment, according to a study conducted in Sweden.
Repeat SLT ‘promising’ as first choice of treatment escalation in open-angle glaucoma
Most patients with open-angle glaucoma responded favorably to repeat selective laser trabeculoplasty, regardless of initial response, and experienced a longer duration of effect, according to a study in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Researchers identify 18 drugs associated with angle-closure glaucoma
Eighteen medications appeared to be associated with angle-closure glaucoma, including sulfonamides, serotonergic agents and antimuscarinic agents, according to a retrospective analysis published in Ophthalmology Glaucoma.
Nearly 70% of glaucoma patients reduced eye drop use after SLT
Selective laser trabeculoplasty effectively reduced IOP, as well as the quantity of eye drops used after treatment, among patients with open-angle glaucoma, according to research conducted in Brazil and published in the Journal of Glaucoma.
ChatGPT-4 accurately interprets ophthalmic images
The latest version of an artificial intelligence chatbot accurately responded to 70% of multiple-choice questions pertaining to ophthalmic cases based on imaging interpretation, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Ocular steroid injections may increase glaucoma, OHT risk
Patients receiving ocular steroid injections may be at higher risk for developing glaucoma or ocular hypertension, even without prior diagnosis or treatment, according to research published in BMJ Open Ophthalmology.
Researchers identify factors that may increase primary angle-closure glaucoma risk
Factors including IOP, anterior chamber depth, cataract and short-term antidepressant exposure may increase primary angle-closure glaucoma risk, according to a review published in Optometry and Vision Science.
Visual field tests every 6 months optimal for high-risk patients with ocular hypertension
Patients with ocular hypertension may undergo visual field tests every 6 months if they are at high or medium risk for progression to primary open-angle glaucoma, and every 12 months if they are at low risk, according to a study.
High myopia linked with low levels of thinning in retinal nerve fiber layer
A cohort of patients with high myopia experienced significantly low levels of thinning in the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer in the temporal quadrant and macular retinal nerve fiber layer, according to a pilot study.