Glaucoma
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.
10/03/2024
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.
10/03/2024
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.
09/30/2024
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.
09/25/2024
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.
09/24/2024
Those with Primary Aldosteronism at Risk for NTG
This hormone dysregulation may do more damage than just high blood pressure.
09/18/2024
Chronic Stress May Increase Glaucoma Risk
New research also reveals that this correlation disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic communities.
09/17/2024
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.
09/16/2024
Study Identifies AS-OCT Parameters that Help Predict Angle Closure Risk
These included iris area, iris curvature and lens thickness.
09/13/2024
LPI Site Influences Risk of Visual Phenomena
Temporal placement could reduce negative dysphotopsia risk compared with superior positioning.
09/12/2024
Upcoming Events
December 5, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
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December 6-7, 2024
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Retina Update 2024
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