Glaucoma

Long-term follow-up is necessary in secondary pigmentary glaucoma patients implanted with a foldable IOL in the ciliary sulcus, advises a recent journal paper.

Gold Micro Shunt Plus (GMS+) implantation is not an effective method for controlling IOP in glaucoma patients, according to a recent study in the journal BMC Ophthalmology.

In this article, Prof. Bron discusses treatment considerations, advocating the treatment of the whole patient.

Here, Dr Noecker discusses options that are available to patients, highlighting the MIGS procedures, which he believes offer promise to reign in compliance issues in glaucoma care.

Prof. Auffarth reveals data that suggests the iStent supra is capable of significantly reducing IOP.

A combination of prostaglandin analog (PGA) and timolol 0.1 & gel reduces both IOP and fluctuations in primary-angle glaucoma patients, states a recent paper in European Journal of Ophthalmology.

Goldmann applanation tonometry is affected by central corneal thickness, reveals a study in the Journal of Glaucoma.

The Ahmed glaucoma device (AGD) effectively controls intraocular pressure (IOP) with high-risk penetrating keratoplasty, reveal the findings from a study in the journal Cornea.

SD-OCT is easier to use when obtaining measurements in children, compared to time-domain OCT, claims a recent study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

A good alternative treatment option for reducing IOP

Study demonstrates safety of PLT and its potential to treat open angle glaucoma

Gamma-irradiated cornea allograft is safe and effect for use in glaucoma surgery, according to a paper published in the latest issue of the Journal of Glaucoma.

The International Glaucoma Association (IGA) will be awarding five grants totaling ?255 000 for critical glaucoma research.

Malignant glaucoma can be successfully managed using the stepladder technique, including timely and appropriate interventions, claims a paper in the journal Ophthalmology.

Combined scleral buckle and Baerveldt glaucoma implantation (BGI) is effective for managing coexisting glaucoma and retinal detachment.

According to recently published data, POAG patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) undergoing primary trabeculectomy with MMC do not achieve the same long-term IOP control compared to patients without DM.

A new pressure-sensitive contact lens is tolerable and safe over a 24-hour wearing period for healthy subjects and glaucoma sufferers.

Trabectome, a device that ablates the arc of trabecular meshwork, is a safe and effective alternative to glaucoma surgery, according to a recent paper.

An overview of trials comparing topical medical therapies

SLP has excellent reproducibility and may be useful in monitoring glaucoma progression.

EyeTechCare has secured ?10 million in a third round of funding for two international clinical trials for the EyeOP1 glaucoma treatment.

Tract-based spatial statistical analysis of diffusion tensor imaging is a successful tool for the detection of cortical nerve fibre loss in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients, claims a recent paper.

Glaucoma and ocular hypertension (OHT) patients are highly satisfied with ocular hypertensives, claims a recent investigation.

Beclomethasone nasal spray doesn't increase IOP in patients with ocular hypertension and primary open-angle glaucoma, reveals a study in the Journal of Glaucoma.

Ivantis announced the completion of financing $27 million for a novel glaucoma procedure at the Glaucoma Research Foundation's latest meeting.

Patient adherence to glaucoma medication could increase with morning application of glaucoma medication.

Thinner corneas could be linked to higher glaucoma severity.

Severe Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) increases the risk of developing glaucoma and/or ocular hypertension (G/OHT).

Axial length/refractive status affects the peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness profile in eyes measured by RTVue OCT.

Dr Daniel Stamer has been awarded the prestigious Lewis Rudin Glaucoma Prize 2012.