Angle closure glaucoma

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Laser Peripheral Iridotomy Effective in Primary Angle Closure-Suspect Patients

By

Jodi McCaffrey, MA, FACHE

Publish Date September 1, 2021

Researchers developed a prediction equation for the width of the angle after undergoing the procedure.

Mean Angle Width Predictive of Angle Closure in Suspects

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Publish Date July 14, 2021

The study links narrower mean angle width and disease progression.

Researchers Detail Approach to Revive Trabecular Meshwork

By

Jodi McCaffrey, MA, FACHE

Publish Date May 26, 2021

Investigators explain their “clean the gutter and power wash the downspout” approach.

IOP Higher, Lamina Cribrosa Thinner in Angle Closure Than POAG

By

Erin Boyle

Publish Date March 17, 2021

Researchers evaluated patients of 2 types of glaucoma using enhanced depth-imaging optical coherence tomography.

Early Phaco A Superior Option for Angle Closure

By

Jodi McCaffrey, MA, FACHE

Publish Date March 5, 2021

The study reviewed data of patients who underwent one of 2 interventions.

Combining 2 Glaucoma Procedures Reduces IOP, Meds

By

Jodi McCaffrey, MA, FACHE

Publish Date February 9, 2021

Researchers examine the IOP-lowering effect of combining gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy and contemporary goniosynechialysis.

Algorithm Can Accurately Identify Scleral Spur

By

Mary Stroka

Publish Date January 29, 2021

Researchers examine technology devised to identify the scleral spur, reducing variability of human graders, and make imaging analysis quicker.

Study Differentiates Pupillary Block from Plateau Iris Configuration Using AS-OCT

By

Erin Boyle

Publish Date November 23, 2020

Using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT), researchers point to 2 parameters that most reliably determine pupillary block vs. plateau iris configuration.

Cataract Surgery Lowers IOP Differently Across Glaucoma Subtypes

By

Bill Kekevian

Publish Date October 16, 2020

A new study evaluates the precise magnitude of IOP reduction following cataract surgery across glaucoma subtypes.

Coronavirus Can Infect Ocular Tissues

By

Bill Kekevian

Publish Date October 9, 2020

A case study shows that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the conjunctiva, iris, and trabecular meshwork, using specimen samples from a recently recovered COVID-19 patient undergoing ocular surgery.

Disc Hemorrhage May Indicate Faster Structural Deterioration in Glaucoma

By

Ophthalmology Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date September 16, 2020

In a 3-year prospective cohort study, researchers investigated the spatial and temporal relationship between disc hemorrhage and structural progression in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma.

Glaucoma Treatments in Pandemic Times

Publish Date September 8, 2020

Delayed or canceled appointments during lockdown causing the greatest concern.

Case Study: Eye Pain and Drainage, Headache, and Blurry Vision

By

Brady Pregerson, MD

Publish Date September 2, 2020

An older woman presents with a 4-day history of worsening pain and discharge in her right eye followed by a headache and blurry vision.