Most recent by Lisa M. Young, OD, FAAO
Ginkgo biloba extract not effective at lowering IOP among patients with glaucoma
Administration of Ginkgo biloba extract did not significantly improve IOP or other endpoints of interest among patients with glaucoma or healthy volunteers, according to a review published in PLoS One.
Timolol microdrops delivered via adaptor lower IOP as effectively as conventional drops
Timolol microdrops administered with the Nanodropper Adaptor were as effective as conventional drops at lowering IOP among patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, according to a study published in Ophthalmology.
Hormonal therapy use associated with later glaucoma diagnosis in postmenopausal women
Hormonal therapy may delay glaucoma onset in postmenopausal women, with longer duration of treatment linked to later diagnosis of glaucoma, according to a study in Investigative Ophthalmology & Vision Science.
Laser training program enables optometrist-delivered glaucoma treatment in UK
An educational training program in the U.K. enabled non-MD ophthalmic practitioners to safely and effectively deliver selective laser trabeculoplasty to patients with glaucoma, according to a study published in Eye.
Optometry practices with OCT more likely to refer patients for glaucoma assessment
Optometry practices with OCT were more likely to refer patients to an ophthalmologist for suspected glaucoma than practices without OCT, according to a study published in Journal of Glaucoma.
IOP rises while reading, especially on screens
Both healthy individuals and patients with medically controlled primary open-angle glaucoma experienced a rise in IOP while reading, especially when reading from a smartphone, according to a study published in the Journal of Glaucoma.
Miniject supraciliary drainage device safe, effective for mild to moderate glaucoma
The supraciliary drainage implant Miniject can safely and effectively treat mild to moderate glaucoma as a standalone procedure, according to a study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
Measuring IOP in morning, evening critical for disease management
As IOP decreases throughout the day, it is essential for clinicians to evaluate both morning and evening values to effectively monitor IOP-related diseases, according to research published in Cureus.
SLT effective, safe as long-term treatment option for open-angle glaucoma
Selective laser trabeculoplasty can safely and effectively be used as primary intervention for treatment of open-angle glaucoma or as replacement for medications, according to a report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Link between myopia, glaucoma in Medicare beneficiaries shows racial, ethnic disparities
There was a stronger association between myopia and incidence of primary open-angle glaucoma among Asian, Black and Hispanic Medicare beneficiaries in California vs. non-Hispanic white beneficiaries, according to a study.