Glaucoma News

A 74-year-old African American man presented for a glaucoma work-up after being identified as a glaucoma suspect due to enlarged cup-to-disc ratios at his annual exam a month prior.

Corneal hysteresis correlated with optic nerve head cupping in patients with glaucoma who had a waveform score measurement of 4 or higher but not lower scores.

Recent data showed a greater incidence of ocular surface disease symptoms in patients receiving medical treatment for glaucoma, according to a study published in Clinical Ophthalmology.

Virtual reality visual field testing can provide a practical and convenient means of screening for and monitoring glaucoma in settings where standard automated perimetry is limited or unavailable.

Reduced contrast sensitivity plays a role in diminished facial recognition in patients with glaucoma-related macular damage, according to findings published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

Pre-existing systemic hypertension is associated with primary open angle glaucoma, according to a population-based case-control study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

The use of a multi-dose delivery system for treating glaucoma was highly accepted by patients with decreased visual acuity and dexterity problems, according to a study published in the European Journal of Ophthalmology.

When treated first with selective laser trabeculoplasty, ocular hypertensive and glaucoma patients may see a delay in visual field progression when compared to initial medical therapy, according to study results.

Worse visual field damage from glaucoma correlated with less physical activity during typical waking hours and more fragmented episodes of activity compared with less severe damage.

Strong positive correlations found between BMI and anterior chamber depth and BMI and IOP, according to a study published in Clinical Ophthalmology.