June 09, 2023
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VIDEO: Model may predict progression of damage to ganglion cells
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Key takeaways:
- Donald C. Hood, PhD, discusses three presentations about glaucoma and ganglion cells.
- Clinicians need to save the thick doughnut-shaped circle of ganglion cells around the fovea.
NEW ORLEANS — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ARVO meeting, Donald C. Hood, PhD, discusses how progression models may help detect the damage that glaucoma may cause to the circle of ganglion cells around the fovea.
“What you may not be aware of is that glaucoma, contrary to historical opinion, even in its earliest stages attacks this ‘doughnut,’” he said. “In advanced stages, it can destroy the doughnut and leave the patient legally blind. ... What we are trying to do is help clinicians save this doughnut that is so essential for everyday vision.”
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Healio Interviews
Disclosures:
Hood reports receiving grants and equipment from Heidelberg Engineering and Topcon.
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