Early Glaucoma
Loss of sensitivity in central vision associated with reduced quality of life
INDIANAPOLIS — Loss of sensitivity in the central visual field may be associated with lower vision-related quality of life, especially in the inferior nasal point, according to a presentation at Academy 2024.
iHealthScreen receives US patent for AI-based glaucoma detection model
The AI-based software startup company iHealthScreen has been awarded a U.S. patent for its iPredict glaucoma detection system, the company announced in a press release.
Treatment may be delayed for patients with early glaucoma
If glaucoma is diagnosed early, treatment for the disease can be delayed, as the treatment effect is usually modest and the patient has time to be treated at a later point.
VIDEO: Early intervention with MIGS holds benefits
KOLOA, Hawaii — At Hawaiian Eye 2020, Inder Paul Singh, MD, discusses the benefits of implementing MIGS as an early glaucoma intervention, ultimately helping surgeons reduce patient IOP, reduce number of medications needed and reduce patient chair time.