Glaucoma

New findings from the ongoing African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study (ADAGES) support previous results indicating that ancestry differences in visual function in healthy eyes are likely to be a sign of early disease.

A glaucoma specialist outlines the seven deadly sins of glaucoma management that, if avoided, can greatly reduce the number of people who go blind from glaucoma. These points include making sure that diagnosis occurs promptly and that patient compliance is stressed.

What's the role for SLT?

Monitoring IOP pressure during sleeping hours, two doctors test it out for themselves

Glaucoma is a final pathway of amny different disorders that can lead to a common pattern of optic nerve and visual field damage

Investigating the tolerability and IOP reduction effect of switching from latanoprost to tafluprost in patients exhibiting ocular surface side effects

The French EyeOP1 medical device, from EyeTechCare, is a novel and non-invasive treatment for glaucoma that is based on the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFUs). The product is set to become available at the end of 2010

Clinicians pose several arguments for trabeculectomy and tube-shunt surgery

Piecewise linear regression methods define structure-function relationship in glaucoma

FD-OCT adds accuracy to diagnostic assessment with measurement of GCC

Medical therapies are effective, but expensive too

Some observations on 'pseudoglaucomatous' discs and what to look out for

Can dietary manipulation modify the eye's ageing process?

Are we getting any closer to a cure or more targeted therapies?

Researchers are developing a minature intraocular pump for effective drug delivery to patients

To mark World Glaucoma Day here's how a grand European tour might look to patients with glaucoma.

A new technique which was found to improve surgical results for trabeculectomy

Glaucoma remains the world's leading cause of irreversible blindness, but 50% of people who have this devastating disease don't know it,” said Dr Clive Midgal, president of the European Glaucoma Society.

Greater, more consistent reductions seen throughout the day compared with brimonidine.

Simultaneous IOPg, IOPcc measurements may provide significant data about patient groups.

The Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) awarded the 2010 Shaffer Prize for Innovative Glaucoma Research to Kate Keller, PhD. Dr Keller is Research Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at Casey Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon.

Research claims that imaging devices can effectively support ophthalmologists with glaucoma diagnosis

Progress in glaucoma followed a slow, steady course in 2009, according to specialists

The Endoscopic CycloPhotocoagulation (ECP) technique provides an option for surgical glaucoma management, addressing ciliary aqueous production without the deeply destructive effects of classic ablative procedures. Dr Liegner explains

Alcon acquires Optinol and enters glaucoma surgical market.

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has announced that Saflutan (tafluprost) has been accepted for restricted use within NHS Scotland for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension

New model produces results comparable with current glaucoma assessment methods

A proprietary tonometer has been found to be compatible with the Goldmann tonometer in several clinical trials.

The IOPtiMate laser-based system, from the Bio-Light Group, used for the non-invasive filtration treatment of glaucoma has received European Patent Office approval.

Ellex Medical Lasers Ltd. unveiled the latest version of its diagnostic ultrasound system (Eye Cubed) at the recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.