Most recent by Mark Eltis, OD, FAAO
Obstructive sleep apnea may affect RNFL thickness, IOP
Obstructive sleep apnea may have an impact on retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and IOP, highlighting the importance of screening affected individuals for glaucoma, according to data published in the Journal of Glaucoma.
Alcohol consumption associated with glaucoma, related traits
Regular alcohol intake was adversely associated with glaucoma and multiple related traits, even at levels below current United Kingdom and United States drinking guidelines, according to data reported in Ophthalmology Glaucoma.
Rapid ganglion cell complex thinning associated with faster central visual field decline
Rapid ganglion cell complex deterioration correlated with faster rates of central visual field decline, highlighting the importance of macular imaging for monitoring at the time of glaucoma diagnosis, researchers reported.
Patients with POAG have poorer social functioning, dependency
Social functioning and dependency were significantly worse in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma compared with patients with normal tension glaucoma, according to a study published in the Journal of Glaucoma.
Glaucoma type influences visual field damage
Patterns of visual field damage vary depending on whether a patient with advanced glaucoma has primary open-angle glaucoma or normal tension glaucoma, according to a study in the Journal of Glaucoma.
Lower corneal hysteresis increases risk for visual field impairment in glaucoma
Corneal hysteresis was a significant risk factor for glaucomatous central and peripheral visual field progression, according to a study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
Despite AGS stance, some specialists say marijuana has role in glaucoma treatment
As medical marijuana becomes increasingly legal in the U.S., eye care providers are fielding more inquiries and making decisions about its use in the treatment of glaucoma, according to a study published in the Journal of Glaucoma.
Topical glaucoma treatments may result in meibomian gland dysfunction
Topical glaucoma medication may alter the structure and function of patients’ meibomian glands, particularly if preservative is present in the drop, according to data published in Optometry and Vision Science.
Anxiety in glaucoma suspects may be associated with future diagnosis
Glaucoma may be more likely to develop in glaucoma suspects with a history of anxiety or both anxiety and depression, according to a retrospective cohort study in British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Raising IOP changes corneal hysteresis, resistance factor
Acutely raising IOP by ophthalmodynamometry increased corneal resistance factor and decreased corneal hysteresis regardless of glaucoma status, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science.