For Patients With Juvenile Glaucoma, Myopia May Indicate Progression
Clinicians should consider myopia progression a red flag in juvenile patients with glaucoma.
Other glaucoma
Normal Tension Glaucoma Linked to Systemic Hypertension, Blood Pressure Fluctuations
Using ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, researchers were able to detect a high number of potentially important abnormalities.
Glaucoma Patients Experience Worse Dry Eye, Report Says
Signs, symptoms, and severity of dry eye were all elevated among patients who used topical hypotensive medications for glaucoma.
Glaucoma Associated With Decreased Cognitive Impairment Risk
A study shows a number of comorbidities commonly associated with poor health outcomes appear to be protective against dementia and Alzheimer disease.
Patient Age, Melanoma Location, Affect Risk for Radio-Induced Complications
Posterior uveal melanoma had greater risk for radiation retinopathy and papillopathy.
Study Reviews Lens Induced Glaucoma Caused By Cataract Surgery Reluctance
Researchers say late presentation causes are primarily “nonfinancial”.
Goniotomy Plus Trabeculotomy Reduces Pressure in Congenital Glaucoma
Investigators review the combined procedures in eyes with a corneal diameter larger than 14 mm.
Patient Positioning Used in Surgery May Elevate Pressure
Researchers evaluate the ocular side effects of robotic urological and gynecological surgeries.
Ultrasound Cycloplasty Is Safe and Effective for Refractory Glaucoma
Research shows few complications and reduced intraocular pressures in
patients with refractory glaucoma after 3 years.
Ophthalmology Dx: A Workout That Didn’t Work Out
A 24-year-old male presented with a complaint of “seeing spots in his right eye.” This was first noticed after strenuous exercise the previous day. His vision was 20/20 in each eye, with a bilateral 6.00 D myopic correction. Pupillary testing was normal. His pressures were 18 mm Hg OU and direct ophthalmoscopy revealed a flame…
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