Glaucoma Patients Using Alpha Agonists May Have Higher Alzheimer’s Risk

Large study sees a 15% increase in those on the therapy compared with beta-blockers use, which has previously been shown to be protective.

Be on Guard for Fellow-Eye Disease in PXS

OCT-A could reveal subclinical signs of disease even when slit lamp exam and other methods don’t.

Atrial Fibrillation Accelerates VF Loss in Glaucoma Patients

Study with 15-year follow-up finds confirmed cases and people at high risk experience greater annual decline in mean deviation values on HVF.

New OCT Method Could Aid Tilted Disc Assessment in Myopic Glaucoma

A 3D-based technique evaluates the morphologic changes that an increasing axial length affects.

Glaucoma Medications Linked to Increased Risk of Drug-Related Keratitis

Data shows a concerning relationship, emphasizing the need for heightened clinician awareness. Corneal toxicity from chronic topical therapy is one proposed mechanism.

Those with Primary Aldosteronism at Risk for NTG

This hormone dysregulation may do more damage than just high blood pressure.

Chronic Stress May Increase Glaucoma Risk

New research also reveals that this correlation disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic communities.

Lamina Cribrosa Pores More Tortuous in Those with High-Tension Glaucoma

This microarchitectural damage was suggested to be correlated with ganglion cell complex thickness thinning on OCT.

Study Identifies AS-OCT Parameters that Help Predict Angle Closure Risk

These included iris area, iris curvature and lens thickness.

LPI Site Influences Risk of Visual Phenomena

Temporal placement could reduce negative dysphotopsia risk compared with superior positioning.